How to get from South Station to Newton by bus?

From South Station to Newton by bus

Take one direct bus from South Station to Newton in Boston: 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 26 min. The ride fare is $4.25.

26min$4.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Walk to Newton
Leaves from Otis St @ Summer St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Newton
    Walk to
    Newton
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Station to Newton by bus via SL4, 501 and 57

To get from South Station to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Chinatown Gate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Cambridge St @ Dustin St station to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

48min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - 501501
Bus - 5757
Walk to Newton
Leaves from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Dustin St
    ID 969
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Newton
    Walk to
    Newton
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Newton

The distance between South Station, Boston and Newton, Boston is approximately 7.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Newton by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Tufts Medical Center.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • South Station Boston
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

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:

  • Boston College
  • Newton Centre
  • South Street

Train stations close to Newton:

  • Newtonville
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Newton:

  • Centre St @ Pearl St
  • Tremont St @ Hibbard Rd
  • Tremont St Opp Hibbard Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station to Newton by bus via SL4, 501 and 57

To get from South Station to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Chinatown Gate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Cambridge St @ Dustin St station to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

48min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - 501501
Bus - 5757
Walk to Newton
Leaves from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Dustin St
    ID 969
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Newton
    Walk to
    Newton
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Newton?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 504.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Newton?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line SL4, Bus line 501, Bus line 57.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from South Station to Newton in Boston in 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station to Newton in Boston?

    The 504 bus line goes from Otis St @ Summer St station near South Station to Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station near Newton in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Newton in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between South Station and Newton in Boston by bus is about 26 min.

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

    Get on the 504 bus from the Otis St @ Summer St stop near South Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) stop, which is closest to Newton in Boston.

  • When is the first bus from South Station to Newton in Boston?

    The first bus from South Station to Newton in Boston is Downtown via Copley (Express) - Watertown via Copley and Newton Corner (Express). It leaves the Otis St @ Summer St stop at 3:09 AM.

  • When is the first train from South Station to Newton in Boston?

    The first train from South Station to Newton in Boston is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station station at 12:00 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station to Newton?

    The ride from South Station to Newton costs $4.25.

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