Wellesley, Mass., public transportation options

This page was updated Dec. 2025.

Wellesley transportation options

MWRTA Route 1 bus

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) services Route 9 from the Natick Mall to Woodland MBTA Station, including MathWorks Apple Hill & Lakeside, and MassBay Wellesley.

For questions or additional information, contact MWRTA via info@mwrta.com) or by calling 508-935-2222.

MWRTA Hospital shuttle

Do you need a ride to a medical appointment in the Boston area? MetroWest Regional Transit Authority’s (MWRTA) hospital shuttle service provides door-to-door service for Wellesley residents to:

West Roxbury V.A.
Dana Farber
Jamaica Plain V.A.
Beth Israel
N.E. Baptist
Joslin Clinic
Brigham & Women’s
New England Deaconess

To schedule a ride call the MWRTA Reservations Call Center at 508-820-4650, Monday through Friday.

The shuttle service operates every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30am–6pm. Shuttle riders must complete and submit the registration form to 15 Blandin Ave., Framingham, MA 01702 or drop it off at the Tolles Parsons Center. Information on fares here. To learn more about this shuttle service, please contact the MWRTA 508-820-4650.

CatchConnect

MWRTA CatchConnect is a curb-to-curb transit system designed with flexibility in mind. Trips must be booked when you are ready for a ride, which is provided on a first come, first served basis. New customers will receive a $3 promotional credit upon signup. Catch Connect fares are paid through the Catch App at a flat rate of $2.00 per trip. More information on fares here.

Service hours are Monday-Friday from 6:45am-6:45pm. To get started with this program, either download the MWRTA CATCH app on your smartphone or call 508-283-5083. If you have any questions, please email info@mwrta.com

Wellesley Council on Aging bus

The Wellesley Council on Aging (COA) transportation services are available Monday through Friday.

For more information, please reach out to the COA at (781) 235-3961 or coa@wellesleyma.gov.

Wellesley, Mass. is home to three commuter rail stations, all of which are on the Framingham/Worcester line.

Wellesley Square

Address: 1 Grove St., Wellesley, MA
Parking: Tailby Lot, 103 Linden St, Wellesley, MA
Number of spaces: 224

Wellesley Farms

Address: 90 Croton St., Wellesley, MA
Parking: 90 Croton St., Wellesley, MA
Number of spaces: 190

Wellesley Hills

Address: 341 Washington St.
Parking: 341 Washington St.
Number of spaces: 55

Shuttle buses to replace parts of Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line through Wellesley in November

October 26, 2025 by admin

On the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line:

The MBTA and Keolis will continue track and signal upgrade work on the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line in November.

Framingham/Worcester Line service will be suspended between South Station and Framingham during the weekends of Nov. 1 – 2 and Nov. 8 – 9.

A diversion schedule will be available on mbta.com.

Free and accessible local and express shuttle bus service will replace trains between Worcester and Framingham:

Local Shuttle: Shuttle buses will make all stops between Worcester and Framingham: Worcester, Grafton, Westborough, Southborough, Ashland, and Framingham.
Passengers traveling between Worcester and Framingham on local shuttle buses should expect 40 extra minutes of travel time.
Express Shuttle: Shuttle buses will operate directly between Worcester and Framingham.
Express shuttle buses between Worcester and Framingham will arrive in about the same amount of time as regular train service.

A dedicated diversion schedule will be available on mbta.com.

· Free and accessible shuttle bus service will replace train service between Framingham and South Station. There will be four shuttle routes available during this closure.

· Shuttle Bus Route 1 will operate between Framingham, West Natick, Natick Center, Wellesley Square, Wellesley Hills, and South Station.

· Shuttle Bus Route 2 will operate between Wellesley Hills, Riverside on the Green Line D Branch for connections to the subway, Auburndale, West Newton, Newtonville, Boston Landing, and South Station.

· Shuttle Bus Route 3 will operate between Framingham, West Natick, Natick Center, Wellesley Square, Wellesley Hills, and Back Bay.

· Shuttle Bus Route 4 will operate between Wellesley Hills, Riverside on the Green Line D Branch for connections to the subway, Auburndale, West Newton, Newtonville, Boston Landing, and Back Bay.

· There will be no shuttle bus stops at Wellesley Farms and Lansdowne.

· Passengers who typically board at Wellesley Farms should instead travel to Riverside.

· Passengers who typically board at Lansdowne should instead travel to Kenmore (which is about a quarter mile or a six-minute walk) for shuttle bus service or to connect to the Green Line B, C, and D Branches for further Red Line connections toward South Station.

· Passengers should also note that Commuter Rail service between Worcester and Framingham will be fare-free during this service change.

· Passengers are encouraged to budget ample extra travelling time during these weekends. Express shuttle bus options operate up to 20 minutes longer when compared to regular Framingham/Worcester Line train service, and local shuttle bus options operate up to 70 minutes longer when compared to regular Framingham/Worcester Line train service

Wellesley’s Weston Road Nighttime Paving Show

October 1, 2025 by admin

Wellesley photographer Beth Shedd shared after dark photos from what she calls the “Weston Road Paving Show,” as the town moves ahead on its big reconstruction project.

“We are so grateful for the crews working throughout the night to help bring this project to its completion. Had the nicest chats with the teams who were hauling, digging and protecting us up here in the Weston Road neighborhood…,” she wrote.

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A hole lotta repair work on Wellesley’s Linden Street

July 9, 2025 by Bob Brown

While most of the construction work on Weston Road is taking place near Rte. 9, the Weston Road/Linden Street intersection is also getting in on the action this week.

National Grid is conducting emergency repair work on Linden Street near Weston Road. As a result, the Wellesley Police Department reports that traffic has been limited to westbound only on Linden between Crest Road and Weston Road. Detours are in place, and officers are on scene.

We’ve been able to dodge the area, but thankfully Swellesley reader Kevin McDonald was able to share some photos of the scene.

Linden Street construction — Photos by Kevin McDonald

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Weston Road reconstruction project heats up July 1… and it’s going to last awhile

June 30, 2025 by Bob Brown

If you live on or near Weston Road you already know reconstruction has begun (water line work has just finished) and is really going to get going as of July 1 If you don’t live along that north-south route but use it, here’s your warning to avoid the area if possible.

The project involves a new water main replacement between Boulder Brook Road and the Weston town line, drainage replacement, new sidewalks and wheelchair ramps, new curbing, new roadway surface and pavement markings, and new pedestrian crossing lights and speed awareness radars.

Weston Road will be closed between Route 9 and Manor Avenue on weekdays from 7am-5pm. Traffic delays are expected. Daytime work hours are Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm during the summer.

Wellesley Executive Director Meghan Jop during the June 24 Select Board meeting characterized the project as “challenging to say the least.”

A traffic plan has been put in place, with detours kicking in to start July. Detours will funnel vehicles on Rte. 9 West onto Overbrook Drive and Manor Avenue and direct those from 9 East on to Cleveland Road and surrounding neighborhoods, Jop said. Those living on Weston Road or side streets with only one way out will have access to Weston Road through checkpoints, she said. Businesses in the Fells area will remain open.

Signage will be updated, as will the Waze app.

The initial work will stretch into November, most likely, with final paving next April. Completion is slated for next June.

The town website features a page on the project and updates it.

The town held numerous public meetings about the project to share updates and get resident feedback. Neighbors as well as area cyclists were among the most vocal participants in these meetings.

The town has been trying to get this project done for the past few years, but has been stymied a couple of times by competing National Grid work. Annual Town Meeting approved an appropriation of $4M for the project.

Questions about the project should be directed to: dpw@wellesleyma.gov

For traffic and detour concerns, please contact: Wellesley Police Lt. Michael Lemenager at 781-235-1212 or mlemenager@wellesleyma.gov

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Mass Pike closures & MBTA schedule changes for May 30-June 2; No Wellesley Farms service

May 29, 2025 by admin

Local drivers and commuters should expect Mass Pike lane closures and changes to MBTA schedules from May 30 to June 2 due to major work on the MassDOT Newton-Weston Bridge Replacement project.

I-90/Mass Pike both eastbound and westbound will be reduced to one lane in each direction in Newton and Weston beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 30 through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, June 2.

MassDOT crews will be continuing work on the bridge carrying I-90 over I-95 and the Charles River, and preparing to replace the bridge carrying I-90 over the MBTA.

This work will also disrupt MBTA schedules. On Friday, May 30, shuttle buses will replace nighttime trains on the Framingham Worcester line in both directions between Framingham and Boston. See the shuttle bus schedule on the MBTA website.

On Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, shuttle buses will replace service between Framingham and Worcester. See the shuttle bus and Green Line schedules.

In Wellesley, shuttle buses will be available at the Wellesley Square and Wellesley Hills MBTA stops ONLY. Buses will transport travelers to the Riverside or Kenmore Green Line T stop for continued travel.

Please Note: The Wellesley Farms MBTA stop will be closed and have no shuttle service during the weekend. Signs with this information are posted at all Wellesley MBTA stops.

Regular service is expected to resume on Monday, June 2 in time for peak commuting hours.

Similar closures are planned for a second weekend from June 20 through June 22, 2025.

Visit the MassDOT project website for complete information, or email I-90newton-weston@dot.state.ma.us

Wellesley Farms stairs blocked

A reader shared a photo of Wellesley Farms train station stairs being blocked by caution tape and DPW barriers. We’ve reached out to the MBTA to find out what this is all about and will update this post if we hear back…

Celebrating Wellesley Square’s new accessible train platforms

May 9, 2025 by admin

Politicians, MBTA officials and local representatives joined on Friday, May 9 to celebrate the new accessible platforms at the Wellesley Square commuter rail station.

Mini-high platforms with ramps went into operation on both tracks in February, making it possible for people of all abilities to board and disembark trains.

Some in town have been working toward this goal for around a decade (we’ve been writing about it since at least 2018). It was announced this past summer that $500,000 in federal accessibility funding secured by Congresswoman Katherine Clark would make completion of the $3M project early this year a reality.

Downpours forced the ribbon cutting inside. Among those on hand was MBTA Assistant General Manager for Systemwide Accessibility Laura Brelsford, who was recognized for her leadership on the project.

Wellesley’s William Fahey, a commuter who uses a wheelchair, double dipped by cutting ribbons both inside Town Hall and again on one of the train platforms.

mbta ribbon cutting — On the Wellesley Square mini-high platform (right to left): Wellesley Executive Director Meghan Jop, resident William Fahey, Wellesley Mobility Director Sheila Page, Select Board Chair Colette Aufranc, resident and advocate Loraine O’Hanlon, MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, State Rep. Alice Peisch, and facing sideways, MBTA officials Jennifer Ross and Rob Sampson (Town of Wellesley photo).

At the Town Hall ribbon cutting (left to right): Congresswoman Katherine Clark, MBTA’s Laura Brelsford, State Rep. Alice Peisch, MBTA’s Phillip Eng, Wellesley Executive Director Meghan Jop, and resident William Fahey (Town of Wellesley photo)

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Not that anyone in Wellesley has complaints about street safety, but…

March 8, 2025 by Bob Brown

The town of Wellesley is seeking public input to update its Complete Streets Prioritization Plan in an effort to identify and address safety concerns for those getting around town by any means.

The town needs to update its plan to qualify for state funds, as it has done in the past for projects like the Great Plain Avenue traffic circle redesign.

Complete Streets is an approach to planning, designing and building streets that provide safe access for all users of roadways, trails and transit systems. Projects can run the gamut from road reconstruction to tweaking intersections to signage regarding e-bikes and scooters.

Here are three ways you can get involved:

Share your experiences and roadway safety concerns (and read those of others) on an interactive map.
Take the Complete Streets survey by March 28 to help the town prioritize needs.
Attend a public discussion about Complete Streets on Monday, March 24 at 7p.m. in the Great Hall at Town Hall (525 Washington Street).

For more information, contact Wellesley Mobility Manager Sheila Page at spage@wellesleyma.gov

complete streets — Screenshot of interactive map where people have flagged concerns

More: Wellesley DPW sticking with Weston Road reconstruction plan

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