How to get from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA by subway and train?

From Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA in Wellesley, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to South Station station. Next, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from South Station station to Wellesley Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

61min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Wellesley, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5525 | Worcester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wellesley Hills
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Wellesley, MA
    Walk to
    Wellesley, MA
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA in Wellesley, take the 86 bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station to Western Ave @ Everett St station. Next, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Boston Landing station to Wellesley Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $9.70.

55min$9.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Wellesley, MA
Leaves from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Everett St
    ID 1072
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Boston Landing
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5525 | Worcester
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wellesley Hills
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wellesley, MA
    Walk to
    Wellesley, MA
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Wellesley and Wellesley, MA, Wellesley is approximately 17.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wellesley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harvard Square

Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Wellesley and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Harvard
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate

Public transit stations close to Wellesley, MA, Wellesley

Wellesley, MA is located at Wellesley, MA, Wellesley and the nearest public transit station is Babson College.

Subway stations close to Wellesley, MA:

  • Riverside

Train stations close to Wellesley, MA:

  • Needham Heights
  • Wellesley Square
  • Wellesley Hills

Bus stations close to Wellesley, MA:

  • Babson College

Related Routes

From Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA in Wellesley, take the 86 bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station to Western Ave @ Everett St station. Next, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Boston Landing station to Wellesley Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $9.70.

55min$9.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Wellesley, MA
Leaves from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Everett St
    ID 1072
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Boston Landing
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5525 | Worcester
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wellesley Hills
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wellesley, MA
    Walk to
    Wellesley, MA
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 86, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard Square and Wellesley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till South Station station near Wellesley, MA in Wellesley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Wellesley, MA in Wellesley by subway and train is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard Square to get to Wellesley, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard Square and Wellesley, MA?

    Get off the subway at the South Station station, which is closest to Wellesley, MA in Wellesley.

  • How much is the subway fare from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Wellesley, MA costs $10.40.

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