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, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 501 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE bus and finally take the GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE bus from Newton Highlands - Walnut St @ Lincoln St station to Newton Centre - Langley Rd @ Braeland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

65min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - GREEN LINE D SHUTTLEGREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
Bus - GREEN LINE D SHUTTLEGREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
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 - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boylston St @ Clarendon St
    ID 143
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREEN LINE D SHUTTLEGREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
    Riverside (Shuttle)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Highlands - Walnut St @ Floral St
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newton Highlands - Walnut St @ Lincoln St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREEN LINE D SHUTTLEGREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
    Kenmore (Shuttle)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Centre - Langley Rd @ Braeland Ave
    ID 9070170
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA in Newton, take the GREEN LINE C subway from Boylston station to Kenmore station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE bus from Kenmore station to Newton Centre - Langley Rd Opp Braeland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Bus - GREEN LINE D SHUTTLEGREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Boylston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Cleveland Circle
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Kenmore
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kenmore
    ID 9070150
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREEN LINE D SHUTTLEGREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
    Riverside (Shuttle)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Centre - Langley Rd Opp Braeland Ave
    ID 9070171
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    340 yd • 4 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), Newton and Newton, MA, Newton is approximately 11.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 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.

Public transit stations close to Newton, MA, Newton

Newton, MA is located at Newton, MA, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Centre St @ Langley Rd.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newton Centre
  • Chestnut Hill
  • Newton Highlands

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Centre St @ Langley Rd
  • Centre St @ Beacon St
  • Newton Centre - Langley Rd @ Braeland Ave

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

To get from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA in Newton, take the GREEN LINE C subway from Boylston station to Kenmore station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE bus from Kenmore station to Newton Centre - Langley Rd Opp Braeland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Bus - GREEN LINE D SHUTTLEGREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Boylston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Cleveland Circle
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Kenmore
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kenmore
    ID 9070150
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREEN LINE D SHUTTLEGREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE
    Riverside (Shuttle)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Centre - Langley Rd Opp Braeland Ave
    ID 9070171
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    340 yd • 4 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 65 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE, Bus line GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE C, Bus line GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

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

    The 501 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express) station near Newton, MA in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) in Boston and Newton, MA in Newton by bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 501 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 Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express) stop, which is closest to Newton, MA in Newton.

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

    The last train from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Newton, MA in Newton is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the South Station station at 7:15 PM.

  • 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 B line. It leaves the Boylston station at 9:59 PM.

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

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Newton, MA costs $7.65.

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