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

From Alewife to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Alewife to Newton, MA 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 60 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

60min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 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
    60 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
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alewife to Newton, MA

The distance between Alewife and Newton, MA is approximately 11.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife 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 Alewife to Newton, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Central station near Alewife in Cambridge to Green St @ Magazine St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Green St @ Magazine St station near Newton, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Alewife and Newton, MA by subway and bus is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Central station near Alewife in Cambridge.

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

    Get off the subway at the Green St @ Magazine St station, which is closest to Newton, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Alewife to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Alewife to Newton, MA costs $2.40.

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