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

From Quincy Center to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Quincy Center to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Quincy Center station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 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 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

74min$8.35
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 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
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Quincy Center to Newton, MA by bus and train

To get from Quincy Center to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the KINGSTON train from Quincy Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 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 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

70min$12.45
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 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
    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 Quincy Center to Newton, MA

The distance between Quincy Center and Newton, MA is approximately 17.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Quincy Center 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.

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From Quincy Center to Newton, MA by bus and train

To get from Quincy Center to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the KINGSTON train from Quincy Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 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 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

70min$12.45
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 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
    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 Quincy Center to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Bus line 504, Bus line 52.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Quincy Center to Newton, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Quincy Center in Quincy to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Downtown Crossing station near Newton, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Quincy Center and Newton, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Quincy Center in Quincy.

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

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Newton, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Quincy Center to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Quincy Center to Newton, MA costs $8.35.

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