How to get from Arlington to Newton, MA by bus?

From Arlington to Newton, MA by bus

To get from Arlington to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, 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 31 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

31min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arlington to Newton, MA by bus via 501, 57 and 52

To get from Arlington to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 501 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Cambridge St @ Dustin St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Galen St @ Boyd St station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

51min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 5757
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Dustin St
    ID 969
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Maple St
    ID 989
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galen St @ Boyd St
    ID 902
    10 yd • 1 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
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Newton, MA

The distance between Arlington, Newton and Newton, MA, Newton is approximately 8.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Newton, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arlington

Arlington is located at Arlington, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Arlington.

Subway stations close to Arlington:

  • Boylston
  • Copley
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Arlington
  • Arlington St @ Saint James Ave
  • Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Public transit stations close to Newton, MA, Newton

Newton, MA is located at Newton, MA, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Newton Centre - Langley Rd Opp Braeland Ave.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newton Highlands
  • Boston College
  • Newton Centre

Train stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Arlington to Newton, MA by bus via 501, 57 and 52

To get from Arlington to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 501 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Cambridge St @ Dustin St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Galen St @ Boyd St station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

51min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 5757
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Dustin St
    ID 969
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Maple St
    ID 989
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galen St @ Boyd St
    ID 902
    10 yd • 1 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
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington to Newton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 57, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington to Newton, MA?

    The 504 bus line goes from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station near Arlington in Boston to Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station near Newton, MA in Newton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Newton, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Arlington in Boston and Newton, MA in Newton by bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the 504 bus from the Saint James Ave @ Arlington St stop near Arlington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arlington and Newton, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) stop, which is closest to Newton, MA in Newton.

  • When is the first train from Arlington to Newton, MA?

    The first train from Arlington in Boston to Newton, MA in Newton is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 12:06 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Arlington to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Arlington to Newton, MA costs $5.95.

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