How to get from Braintree to Newton, MA by bus and subway?

From Braintree to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree 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 13 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus and subway schedule from Braintree may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

73min$8.35
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    27 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
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Braintree to Newton, MA

The distance between Braintree and Newton, MA is approximately 20.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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 Braintree to Newton, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Braintree to Newton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Braintree) 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 Braintree to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree 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 13 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Braintree to Newton, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Braintree in Braintree Town to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Downtown Crossing station near Newton, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Braintree to Newton, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Braintree and Newton, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Braintree to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Braintree and Newton, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Newton, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Braintree to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Braintree to Newton, MA costs $8.35.

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