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 in Newton, 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 5 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

65min$6.50
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE D
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
    Harvard Square
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    170 yd • 3 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
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 47 and GREEN LINE D

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Fenway station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

68min$6.50
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Subway - GREEN LINE D
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
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Pearl St
    ID 2755
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station SB
    ID 9434
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fenway
    50 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
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma), Newton and Newton, MA, Newton is approximately 9.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 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.

Public transit stations close to Cambridge (Ma)

Cambridge (Ma) is located at Cambridge (Ma), Newton and the nearest public transit station is Alewife.

Subway stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • Alewife
  • Alewife Station (Depart)

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 @ Beacon St.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Boston College
  • Newton Centre
  • Chestnut Hill

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 47 and GREEN LINE D

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Fenway station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

68min$6.50
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Subway - GREEN LINE D
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
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Pearl St
    ID 2755
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station SB
    ID 9434
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fenway
    50 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
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    470 yd • 6 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 65 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47, 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 5 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 Ashmont station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont station near Newton, MA in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge and Newton, MA in Newton by subway and bus is about 1 hr 5 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 Ashmont station, which is closest to Newton, MA in Newton.

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

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Newton, MA costs $6.50.

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