Living in Wellesley means you are just a stones throw away from Boston but a couple factors like where you live in Wellesley, Where you commute to, and when you commute may lead you to different commuting options! Many people drive into to the city.

If you live on the east side of Wellesley you will save significant time accessing the mass pike. If you live on the north side of town you may venture north to route 30 in Weston to access the mass pike. We see the heaviest traffic within town around 830 because it lines up with many school drop offs. Wellesley has 3 commuter rail stations, the Farms, Center and Square.

The trip to Back Bay and South Station take around 25-30 minutes depending if you catch the express train or the local train with more stops.

Some tips for the commute would be to leave off hours or lean into the commuter rail which has great wifi to maximize the time away from home.

Living on the east side of town will save you significant time over the years on the commute to the city and understanding this in your home search is pivotal.