North Station to Wellesley College
Plain directions from North Station to Wellesley College, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
North Station to Wellesley College
- Orange Line
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the Orange LineFrom North Station, toward Forest Hills6 stops, about 8 min
- Change at Back Bay
- Take the Framingham/Worcester LineToward Worcester8 stops, about 32 min
- Get off at Wellesley Square
- Walk about 20 min to Wellesley College
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, then the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Wellesley Square, and walk about 20 min. The trip takes about 72 minutes (65-75 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Framingham/Worcester Line trains run about once an hour during the day.
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Step by step
- At North Station, take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills.
- Ride 6 stops, about 8 min, through Haymarket, State, Downtown Crossing, Chinatown and Tufts Medical Center, and get off at Back Bay.
- At Back Bay, change to the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester.
- Ride about 32 min to Wellesley Square, with 7 stops on the way.
- Walk about 20 min to Wellesley College.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:14 am | 11:32 pm | About once an hour | About 72 min |
| Saturday | 6:47 am | 11:05 pm | About every 2 hours | About 72 min |
| Sunday | 6:49 am | 11:05 pm | About every 2 hours | About 73 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves North Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Framingham/Worcester Line trains (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:32 pm and gets to Wellesley College around 12:42 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:05 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:05 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Not every train stops at Wellesley Square. On weekdays, 6 trains toward Worcester pass it without stopping, so check the timetable or ask Cobblehop for the next train that stops.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Worcester on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Changing at Back Bay. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Framingham/Worcester Line.
- Wellesley College is on Central Street, west of Wellesley Square.
- North Station sits under TD Garden. The Orange and Green Lines are underground and the Commuter Rail tracks are on the main level.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (North Station, Back Bay and Wellesley Square) as accessible. North Station has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway. $2.40 one way.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Commuter Rail. Back Bay to Wellesley Square is a Zone 3 fare, $8.00 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets. A Commuter Rail ticket doesn't cover the subway part of the trip.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
North Station to Wellesley College: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Wellesley College by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, then the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Wellesley Square, and walk about 20 min. The trip takes about 72 minutes (65-75 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from North Station to Wellesley College?
About 72 minutes on the main route, or 65-75 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Back Bay. Take the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Back Bay, then the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Wellesley Square, and walk about 20 min.
How often do Framingham/Worcester Line trains run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from North Station to Wellesley College?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:32 pm and gets to Wellesley College around 12:42 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:05 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:05 pm.
Related routes
- North Station to Brandeis University
- North Station to Framingham State University
- South Station to Wellesley College
- Back Bay Station to Wellesley College
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: Framingham/Worcester Line timetable
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: Wellesley Square station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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