How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA by bus and subway?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Harvard Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Reservoir station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

68min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma) and Newton, MA is approximately 9.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cambridge (Ma)) and destination (Newton, MA), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Harvard Square station near Newton, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) and Newton, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Newton, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Harvard Square station, which is closest to Newton, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA costs $2.40.

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