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How to get from Mattapan to Newton by bus and train?

From Mattapan to Newton by bus and train

To get from Mattapan to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31 bus from Mattapan station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEEDHAM train 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 54 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

54min$8.35
Bus - 3131
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forest Hills
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    350 yd • 5 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
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mattapan to Newton by bus and subway

To get from Mattapan to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Mattapan 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 11 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

71min$6.65
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    9 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
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Public transit directions from Mattapan to Newton

The distance between Mattapan, Boston and Newton, Boston is approximately 13.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mattapan to Newton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mattapan

Mattapan is located at Mattapan, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St.

Subway stations close to Mattapan:

  • Mattapan
  • Valley Road
  • Capen Street

Train stations close to Mattapan:

  • Morton Street
  • Blue Hill Avenue

Bus stations close to Mattapan:

  • Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St
  • River St @ Cummings Hwy
  • River St @ Blue Hill Ave

Public transit stations close to Newton, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Newton:

  • South Street
  • Newton Centre
  • Boston College

Train stations close to Newton:

  • Newtonville
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Newton:

  • Centre St @ Pearl St
  • Washington St @ Bacon St
  • Centre St @ Jefferson St

From Mattapan to Newton by bus and subway

To get from Mattapan to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Mattapan 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 11 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

71min$6.65
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    9 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line 504.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 504.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mattapan and Newton in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mattapan to Newton in Boston?

    The 31 bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Mattapan to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Forest Hills station near Newton in Boston

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

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mattapan to get to Newton in Boston?

    Get on the 31 bus from the Forest Hills stop near Mattapan in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mattapan and Newton in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Newton in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Mattapan to Newton?

    The ride from Mattapan to Newton costs $8.35.

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