How to get from Boston-South Station to Newton by bus?

From Boston-South Station to Newton by bus

Take one direct bus from Boston-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 27 min. The ride fare is $4.25. The bus schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Newton on the Moovit app.

27min$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 Boston-South Station to Newton by bus via SL4, 501 and 57

To get from Boston-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. The bus schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Newton on the Moovit app.

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
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston-South Station to Newton

The distance between Boston-South Station, Boston and Newton, Boston is approximately 7.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston-South Station to Newton by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Boston-South Station to Newton

To check the bus schedule from Boston-South Station to Newton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston-South Station) and destination (Newton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

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

To get from Boston-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. The bus schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Newton on the Moovit app.

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
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 504.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston-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 Boston-South Station and Newton in Boston?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Boston-South Station to Newton in Boston in 27 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Boston-South Station and Newton in Boston by bus is about 27 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston-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 last train from Boston-South Station to Newton in Boston?

    The last train from Boston-South Station to Newton in Boston is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the South Station station at 6:45 PM.

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

    The first bus from Boston-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 last subway from Boston-South Station to Newton in Boston?

    The last subway from Boston-South Station to Newton in Boston is the Green Line D line. It leaves the Park Street station at 8:13 PM.

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

    The ride from Boston-South Station to Newton costs $4.25.

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