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How to get from Malden to Newton by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Malden to Newton in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

54min$6.65
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Washington St @ Bacon St
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 86 and 57

To get from Malden to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Washington St @ Market St station to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

72min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5757
Walk to Newton
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington St
    ID 1084
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Market St
    ID 973
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton
    Walk to
    Newton
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malden to Newton

The distance between Malden, Boston and Newton, Boston is approximately 12.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malden to Newton by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Malden

Malden is located at Malden, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Malden Center.

Subway stations close to Malden:

  • Assembly
  • Wellington
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Malden:

  • Chelsea
  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Malden:

  • Malden Center
  • 14 Summer St
  • Pleasant St @ Elm St

Public transit stations close to Newton, Boston

Newton is located at Newton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Centre St @ Church St.

Subway stations close to Newton:

  • Boston College
  • Newton Centre
  • South Street

Train stations close to Newton:

  • Waverley
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton:

  • Centre St @ Church St
  • Galen St @ Boyd St
  • Galen St @ Maple St

Alternative route by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 86 and 57

To get from Malden to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Washington St @ Market St station to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

72min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5757
Walk to Newton
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Malden
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington St
    ID 1084
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Market St
    ID 973
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton
    Walk to
    Newton
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Malden to Newton?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 504.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malden to Newton?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 86, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct subway between Malden and Newton in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Malden to Newton in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near Malden to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Newton in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Malden to Newton in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Malden and Newton in Boston by subway and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Malden to get to Newton in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Malden in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Malden and Newton in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Newton in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Malden to Newton?

    The ride from Malden to Newton costs $6.65.

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