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

By bus and subway

To get from Milton to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Capen Street station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

69min$6.65
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Leaves from Capen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Milton
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Washington St @ Bacon St
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 31, ORANGE LINE and 504

To get from Milton to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 31 bus from Mattapan station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

71min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Washington St @ Bacon St
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milton to Newton

The distance between Milton, Boston and Newton, Boston is approximately 15.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milton 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 Milton

Milton is located at Milton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Eliot St @ Capen Street - Capen St Sta.

Subway stations close to Milton:

  • Valley Road
  • Central Avenue
  • Mattapan

Train stations close to Milton:

  • Blue Hill Avenue

Bus stations close to Milton:

  • Eliot St @ Capen Street - Capen St Sta
  • Eliot St Opp Capen Street
  • River St @ Gladeside Ave

Public transit stations close to Newton, Boston

Newton is located at Newton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Hovey St.

Subway stations close to Newton:

  • Boston College
  • Newton Centre
  • South Street

Train stations close to Newton:

  • Waverley
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton:

  • Washington St @ Hovey St
  • Washington St @ Church St
  • Centre St @ Church St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 31, ORANGE LINE and 504

To get from Milton to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 31 bus from Mattapan station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

71min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Washington St @ Bacon St
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 504.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 504.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

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

    The MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway line goes from Ashmont station near Milton to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Newton in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Milton and Newton in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from the Ashmont station near Milton in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Newton in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Milton to Newton?

    The ride from Milton to Newton costs $6.65.

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