How to get from South Station Boston to Newton, MA by subway?

From South Station Boston to Newton, MA by subway

To get from South Station Boston to Newton, MA in Newton, take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 57 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

57min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 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

From South Station Boston to Newton, MA by bus

To get from South Station Boston to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 504 bus from Chinatown Gate 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 39 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The subway schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

39min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    470 yd • 6 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
    17 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
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Newton, MA

The distance between South Station Boston and Newton, MA is approximately 8.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston to Newton, MA by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from South Station Boston to Newton, MA

To check the subway schedule from South Station Boston to Newton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station Boston) and destination (Newton, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

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From South Station Boston to Newton, MA by bus

To get from South Station Boston to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 504 bus from Chinatown Gate 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 39 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The subway schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

39min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    470 yd • 6 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
    17 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Boston to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Newton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Boston and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station Boston to Newton, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Alewife station near Newton, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Boston to Newton, MA by subway?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Newton, MA by subway is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station Boston to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Alewife station, which is closest to Newton, MA.

  • When is the last subway from South Station Boston to Newton, MA?

    The last subway from South Station Boston in Boston to Newton, MA in Newton is the Green Line D line. It leaves the Boylston station at 9:15 PM.

  • When is the first train from South Station Boston to Newton, MA?

    The first train from South Station Boston in Boston to Newton, MA in Newton is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station station at 1:00 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station Boston to Newton, MA?

    The ride from South Station Boston to Newton, MA costs $2.40.

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