How to get from Ashmont Station to Newton by bus and subway?

From Ashmont Station to Newton by bus and subway

To get from Ashmont Station to Newton in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 51 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Ashmont Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Newton on the Moovit app.

51min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Walk to Newton
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

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

From Ashmont Station to Newton by bus and train

To get from Ashmont Station to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 56 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus and subway schedule from Ashmont Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Newton on the Moovit app.

56min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Walk to Newton
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    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
    #620 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    10 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
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton
    Walk to
    Newton
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ashmont Station to Newton

The distance between Ashmont Station, Boston and Newton, Boston is approximately 13.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashmont Station to Newton by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Ashmont Station to Newton

To check the bus and subway schedule from Ashmont Station to Newton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ashmont Station) and destination (Newton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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From Ashmont Station to Newton by bus and train

To get from Ashmont Station to Newton in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 56 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus and subway schedule from Ashmont Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Newton on the Moovit app.

56min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Walk to Newton
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    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
    #620 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    10 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
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton
    Walk to
    Newton
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 504.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 504.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Ashmont Station to Newton in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Ashmont Station to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Newton in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Ashmont Station and Newton in Boston by subway and bus is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Ashmont Station in Boston.

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

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Ashmont Station to Newton?

    The ride from Ashmont Station to Newton costs $6.65.

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