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

From Braintree to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree 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 $8.35.

70min$8.35
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    470 yd • 6 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
    17 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 Braintree to Newton, MA by subway

To get from Braintree to Newton, MA in Newton, take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Park Street station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

85min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Braintree to Newton, MA

The distance between Braintree and Newton, MA is approximately 20.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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 Braintree to Newton, MA by subway

To get from Braintree to Newton, MA in Newton, take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Park Street station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

85min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree 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 10 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Braintree to Newton, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Braintree in Braintree Town to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till South Station station near Newton, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree and Newton, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

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

    Get off the subway at the South Station stop, which is closest to Newton, MA.

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

    The ride from Braintree to Newton, MA costs $8.35.

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