Boston Early Music Festival

All Saints Parish

Cutler Majestic Theater

Emmanuel Church

First Church, Cambridge

Greek Orthodox Church

Houghton Chapel
at Wellesley College

Jesuit Urban Center

Jordan Hall

Mahaiwe Performing
Arts Center

Houghton Chapel
at Wellesley College

106 Central Street, Wellesley

Free Parking: Founders Lot

Travel Directions to Wellesley College
Wellesley College is situated between Washington Street (Route 16) and Central Street (Route 135) to the west of the center of Wellesley, Massachusetts.

View a map of the Wellesley College Campus

*By Car via Route 9* The following directions, revised as of summer 2004, will take you to Wellesley via Route 9, thus avoiding ongoing bridge construction on Route 16. If you would prefer to come via Route 16, please see "By Car via Route 16" below.
From the West Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 13 (Natick/Framingham/Route 30). Take Route 30 East .2 miles to the first set of lights. Turn right on Speen Street and drive 1.8 miles to the intersection of Route 135. Take a left onto Route 135 East and drive 3.6 miles to a traffic light, which will be at the main entrance of the College (College Road). Turn right onto College Road and drive straight until you see a sign for the Founders parking lot on the right; you’ll see a large steeple adjacent to the lot.	From the East Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Weston/I-95/Route 128. Travel south 2 miles on I-95/Route128 for 2 miles to Exit 20B (Framingham/ Worcester/Route 9 West). Drive west on Route 9 for 3.9 miles. Watch for the green Weston Road/Weston sign. Immediately after that sign, take the exit marked Wellesley/Needham. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Weston Road. Drive 1 mile to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 135. Go straight through this intersection, staying on Weston Road for 0.3 miles until you reach the end. Then, take a right on Route 16 and continue for 0.3 miles until you reach the first set of traffic lights, which is at College Road, the entrance to Wellesley College. Follow College Road through campus until you see a sign for the Founders parking lot on the left; you’ll see a large steeple adjacent to the lot.
From the North or South: Take I-95/Route 128 to Exit 20B (Framingham/ Worcester/Route 9 West). Follow directions above from Route 9 West.
Parking: The Free parking is available in the Founders parking lot, next to the Founders building and in front of Houghton Chapel. It is located off the campus’ main road, College Road, in the center of the campus.
*By Car via Route 16* Please note ongoing construction on Route 16 in Wellesley. From the West Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 14 (Weston). Go south on Interstate 95 (Route 128) for 1/2 mile to Route 16, Exit 21B. Follow Route 16 West for 2.9 miles to a stoplight (5-way intersection) in the town of Wellesley; go straight on Route 135 (West). At the third traffic light turn left into the main entrance of the College. Drive straight on College Road until you see a sign for the Founders parking lot on the right; you’ll see a large steeple adjacent to the lot. From the East Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 16 (West Newton). Follow Route 16 West for 4.7 miles, using directions above. From the North Take Interstate 95 (Route 128) South to Exit 21B (Route 16 West). Follow Route 16 West for 2.9 miles, using directions above From the South Take Interstate 95 (Route 128) North to Exit 21B (Route 16 West). Follow Route 16 West for 2.9 miles, using directions above. By Commuter Rail From the Amtrak terminal at South Station, take the Framingham/ Worcester Commuter Rail to Wellesley Square. The commute is approximately half an hour. One-way fare is $3; you should buy the ticket in South Station, since there is a $1 surcharge for purchasing tickets on the train. Exact change is not required. Upon arriving at Wellesley Square, go up the stairs and turn left onto Crest Road; follow Crest a short distance. Take a right onto Central Street. Walk five minutes to the second set of lights. Cross the street to the entrance of the College. From there, allow 20 minutes to walk to your destination on campus. Note: Call 1-800-392-6100 for commuter rail schedule and fare information. Please call ahead when making travel plans; the schedule varies on weekends and holidays. You may also take the Commuter Rail to Wellesley from Back Bay Station. If you prefer, call a taxi from the Wellesley Square Commuter Rail stop. See Area Taxis (right). Fare to the College will be approximately $4. By MBTA From South Station, take the MBTA Subway (Red Line) Inbound two stops to Park Street. Go upstairs and change to the Green Line. Ride an Outbound car marked RIVERSIDE-D to Woodland, the second to last stop on the D Line. From Woodland, take a taxi to the College; see Area Taxis (below). The fare will be approximately $20-25. Colonial Cab 508-653-5600 Hours: 24 hours (Discounts for advanced booking, group rates on airport shuttles) Veterans Taxi 781-235-1600 Hours: 24 hours Wellesley Transportation 781-235-2200 Hours: 5 a.m.–midnight Yellow Cab Newton 617-332-7700 Hours: 24 hours