How to get from Back Bay to Newton, MA by bus?

From Back Bay to Newton, MA by bus

To get from Back Bay to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

30min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Back Bay to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Newton, MA in Newton, take the GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station to Kenmore - Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Kenmore station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

54min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Babcock Street Via Copley (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kenmore - Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Kenmore
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    23 min
  • 7
    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 Back Bay to Newton, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Newton and Newton, MA, Newton is approximately 7.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Newton, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Prudential
  • Copley
  • Symphony

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

Public transit stations close to Newton, MA, Newton

Newton, MA is located at Newton, MA, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Centre St @ Bowen St.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newton Highlands
  • Boston College
  • Chestnut Hill

Train stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Centre St @ Bowen St
  • Centre St @ Gibbs St
  • Centre St @ Beacon St

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From Back Bay to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Newton, MA in Newton, take the GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station to Kenmore - Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Kenmore station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

54min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Babcock Street Via Copley (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kenmore - Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Kenmore
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    23 min
  • 7
    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 Back Bay to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Back Bay to Newton, MA?

    The 504 bus line goes from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station near Back Bay in Boston to Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station near Newton, MA in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Newton, MA in Newton by bus is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the 504 bus from the Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St stop near Back Bay in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) stop, which is closest to Newton, MA in Newton.

  • When is the first train from Back Bay to Newton, MA?

    The first train from Back Bay in Boston to Newton, MA in Newton is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 12:06 AM.

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

    The ride from Back Bay to Newton, MA costs $5.95.

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