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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.

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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

     

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