How to get from Merrimac Square to Newton, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Merrimac Square to Newton, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Merrimac Square to Newton, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Merrimac Square station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Causeway St (East) station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Merrimac Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Merrimac Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimac Square
    ID 4256755
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrimac Square to Newton, MA

The distance between Merrimac Square and Newton, MA is approximately 50.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimac Square to Newton, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Merrimac Square to Newton, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Merrimac Square to Newton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merrimac Square) and destination (Newton, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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 bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line DOWNEASTER, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimac Square and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimac Square to Newton, MA?

    The 17 bus line goes from Merrimac Square station near Merrimac Square in Boston to Washington Square Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Washington Square Transit Center station near Newton, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Merrimac Square and Newton, MA by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimac Square to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Merrimac Square stop near Merrimac Square in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington Square Transit Center station, which is closest to Newton, MA.

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