What is the cheapest way to get from Newton, MA to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Newton, MA to Boston is to tram which costs $3 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newton, MA to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Newton, MA to Boston is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Newton, MA and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Newton, MA and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Newton, MA to Boston?

The distance between Newton, MA and Boston is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.

How do I travel from Newton, MA to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Newton, MA to Boston without a car is to tram which takes 46 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Newton, MA to Boston?

The tram from Riverside to Park Street takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Newton, MA to Boston bus from?

Newton, MA to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd station.

Where do I catch the Newton, MA to Boston train from?

Newton, MA to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.

Where does the Newton, MA to Boston bus arrive?

Newton, MA to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.

Where does the Newton, MA to Boston train arrive?

Newton, MA to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Can I drive from Newton, MA to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Newton, MA to Boston is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Newton, MA to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1598+ hotels available in Boston.

Newton, MA to Boston - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 505 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newton, MA to Boston by tram, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Riverside to Park Streettram D
46 min
$3
Line 505 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
48 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newton, MA to Bostontaxi 11.4 mi
20 min
$35–45
Drive 11.4 mi
1. Drive from Newton, MA to Bostoncar 11.4 mi
20 min
$3

Newton, MA to Boston by tram

919Weekly Trams

46 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newton, MA to Boston.

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd to Lincoln St @ Essex St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 28 min.

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