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

From Mattapan to Newton, MA by bus

To get from Mattapan to Newton, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 31 bus from Mattapan station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 37 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Baker St @ Varick Rd station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from Mattapan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

67min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Bus - 3737
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Baker & Vermont St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont St @ Baker St
    ID 853
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baker St @ Varick Rd
    ID 8394
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Watertown Yard
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8507
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mattapan to Newton, MA by bus via 30, 36 and 52

To get from Mattapan to Newton, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 30 bus from Mattapan station to Washington St @ Firth Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 36 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Baker St Opp Wycliff Ave station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from Mattapan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

78min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 3636
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Firth Rd
    ID 637
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ South St
    ID 601
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Va Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring St @ Baker St
    ID 815
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baker St Opp Wycliff Ave
    ID 8390
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Watertown Yard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8507
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mattapan to Newton, MA

The distance between Mattapan and Newton, MA is approximately 12.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mattapan to Newton, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Mattapan to Newton, MA

To check the bus schedule from Mattapan to Newton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mattapan) and destination (Newton, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mattapan to Newton, MA by bus via 30, 36 and 52

To get from Mattapan to Newton, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 30 bus from Mattapan station to Washington St @ Firth Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 36 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Baker St Opp Wycliff Ave station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from Mattapan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

78min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 3636
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Firth Rd
    ID 637
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ South St
    ID 601
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Va Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring St @ Baker St
    ID 815
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baker St Opp Wycliff Ave
    ID 8390
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Watertown Yard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8507
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line 37, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 36, Bus line 52.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The 31 bus line goes from Mattapan station near Mattapan in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Newton, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Mattapan and Newton, MA by bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 31 bus from the Mattapan stop near Mattapan in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Newton, MA.

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

    The ride from Mattapan to Newton, MA costs $5.10.

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