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How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Main St @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

73min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Water St
    ID 9251
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma) and Wakefield, MA is approximately 17.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wakefield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cambridge (Ma)) and destination (Wakefield, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Wakefield, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Wakefield, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) and Wakefield, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Wakefield, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Wakefield, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Wakefield, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Wakefield, MA costs $2.40.

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