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

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 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

49min$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
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Back Bay to Newton, MA by bus and subway via 39 and GREEN LINE D

To get from Back Bay to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 39 bus from Back Bay station to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Brookline Village station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

52min$4.10
Bus - 3939
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Back Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave
    ID 21365
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Brookline Village
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    470 yd • 6 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 7.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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.

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 200 Parker St Opp Stearns St.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Chestnut Hill
  • Newton Centre
  • Newton Highlands

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

  • 200 Parker St Opp Stearns St
  • Parker St @ Athelstane Rd
  • Parker St @ Glenwood Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Back Bay to Newton, MA by bus and subway via 39 and GREEN LINE D

To get from Back Bay to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 39 bus from Back Bay station to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Brookline Village station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

52min$4.10
Bus - 3939
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Back Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave
    ID 21365
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Brookline Village
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    470 yd • 6 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 49 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 39, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE bus line goes from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station near Back Bay in Boston to Babcock Street Via Copley (Shuttle) station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Babcock Street Via Copley (Shuttle) station near Newton, MA in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Newton, MA in Newton by bus and subway is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE bus from the Stuart St @ 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 Babcock Street Via Copley (Shuttle) station, 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 $4.10.

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