How to get from Fitchburg to Newton, MA by bus and train?

From Fitchburg to Newton, MA by bus and train

To get from Fitchburg to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Fitchburg station to Waltham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 553 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 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $11.70. The bus and train schedule from Fitchburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

129min$11.70
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 553553
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Fitchburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fitchburg
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dedham Mall
  • 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
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fitchburg to Newton, MA by bus and train via FITCHBURG, 554 and 52

To get from Fitchburg to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Fitchburg station to Waltham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 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 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $11.70. The bus and train schedule from Fitchburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

129min$11.70
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 554554
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Fitchburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fitchburg
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dedham Mall
  • 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
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fitchburg to Newton, MA

The distance between Fitchburg and Newton, MA is approximately 46.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fitchburg to Newton, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Fitchburg to Newton, MA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fitchburg to Newton, MA by bus and train via FITCHBURG, 554 and 52

To get from Fitchburg to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Fitchburg station to Waltham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 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 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $11.70. The bus and train schedule from Fitchburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

129min$11.70
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 554554
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Fitchburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fitchburg
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dedham Mall
  • 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
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 553, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 554, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct train between Fitchburg and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fitchburg to Newton, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #414 | North Station station near Fitchburg in Fitchburg to Waltham station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Waltham station near Newton, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Fitchburg and Newton, MA by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Fitchburg to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #414 | North Station station near Fitchburg in Fitchburg.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Fitchburg and Newton, MA?

    Get off the train at the Waltham stop, which is closest to Newton, MA.

  • How much is the train fare from Fitchburg to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Fitchburg to Newton, MA costs $11.70.

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