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 in Newton, 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 10 min. The ride fare is $11.70.

130min$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 in Newton, 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 10 min. The ride fare is $11.70.

130min$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, Newton and Newton, MA, Newton is approximately 46.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 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.

Public transit stations close to Fitchburg

Fitchburg is located at Fitchburg, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg.

Bus stations close to Fitchburg:

  • Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
  • Fitchburg State University (Recreation Center)
  • Central Plaza (Market Basket), Fitchburg

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 @ Braeland Ave.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newton Highlands
  • Newton Centre
  • Chestnut Hill

Train stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

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

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 in Newton, 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 10 min. The ride fare is $11.70.

130min$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 130 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 130 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 10 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 in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Fitchburg in Fitchburg and Newton, MA in Newton by train and bus is about 2 hr 10 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 in Newton.

  • 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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