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.

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.

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.

Public transit stations close to Boston-South Station

Boston-South Station is located at Boston-South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance.

Subway stations close to Boston-South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Boston-South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston-South Station:

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

Ferry stations close to Boston-South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Newton, Boston

Newton is located at Newton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Galen St @ Boyd St.

Subway stations close to Newton:

  • Newton Centre
  • Boston College
  • South Street

Train stations close to Newton:

  • Newtonville
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Newton:

  • Galen St @ Boyd St
  • Galen St @ Maple St
  • Centre St @ Pearl St

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.

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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