How to get from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA by bus?

From Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA by bus

To get from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 504 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 52 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The bus schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

39min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    350 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
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA by subway

To get from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA in Newton, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Park Street station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

59min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station) and Newton, MA is approximately 8.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA

To check the bus schedule from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston (South Station)) and destination (Newton, MA), 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.

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From Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA by subway

To get from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA in Newton, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Park Street station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

59min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston (South Station) and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA?

    The 504 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station near Newton, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Newton, MA by bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston (South Station) to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the 504 bus from the Chinatown Gate stop near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Newton, MA?

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

  • When is the last subway from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA?

    The last subway from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Newton, MA in Newton is the Green Line D line. It leaves the Boylston station at 9:03 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA costs $5.95.

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