How to get from Merrimack Plaza to Newton, MA by bus and train?

From Merrimack Plaza to Newton, MA by bus and train

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0256S bus and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from South Station station to Newtonville station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #585 | Worcester
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrimack Plaza to Newton, MA

The distance between Merrimack Plaza, Newton and Newton, MA, Newton is approximately 43.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimack Plaza to Newton, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Merrimack Plaza

Merrimack Plaza is located at Merrimack Plaza, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket.

Train stations close to Merrimack Plaza:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Merrimack Plaza:

  • Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
  • Merrimack Plaza
  • Royal Park Garden

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 @ Langley Rd.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newton Highlands
  • Chestnut Hill
  • Newton Centre

Train stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Centre St @ Langley Rd
  • Centre St @ Beacon St
  • Centre St @ Bowen St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimack Plaza and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza to Newton, MA?

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Newton, MA in Newton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrimack Plaza to Newton, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town and Newton, MA in Newton by bus and train is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimack Plaza to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket stop near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town.

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

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station, which is closest to Newton, MA in Newton.

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