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 one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally 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 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $8.35. 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$8.35
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA by subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA in Newton, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 1 hr 11 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.

71min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    36 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 Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma) and Newton, MA is approximately 15.28 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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From Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA by subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA in Newton, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 1 hr 11 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.

71min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    36 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 Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines 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 Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Braintree 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 Braintree stop, which is closest to Newton, MA.

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

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA costs $8.35.

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