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How to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA by bus and subway?

From Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Harvard Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard station to Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

75min$5.80
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7171
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Technology Way @ Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8526
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE E, CT2 and GREEN LINE D

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Medford/Tufts Station station to East Somerville Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CT2 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Fenway station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

91min$6.50
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Bus - CT2CT2
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Medford/Tufts Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    North Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    East Somerville Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts St
    ID 2761
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - CT2CT2
    Wait for bus
    CT2
    Ruggles (Limited Stops)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station SB
    ID 9434
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fenway
    50 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
    19 min
  • 10
    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 Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA

The distance between Medford/Tufts Station, Newton and Newton, MA, Newton is approximately 9.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford/Tufts Station 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 Medford/Tufts Station

Medford/Tufts Station is located at Medford/Tufts Station, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line.

Subway stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • West Medford
  • Porter

Bus stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • College Ave @ Professors Row

Public transit stations close to Newton, MA, Newton

Newton, MA is located at Newton, MA, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Newton Centre - Langley Rd Opp Braeland Ave.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Chestnut Hill
  • Newton Centre
  • Boston College

Train stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newton Centre - Langley Rd Opp Braeland Ave
  • Centre St @ Mill St
  • Centre St @ Alderwood Rd

Alternative route from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE E, CT2 and GREEN LINE D

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA in Newton, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Medford/Tufts Station station to East Somerville Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CT2 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Fenway station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

91min$6.50
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Bus - CT2CT2
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Medford/Tufts Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    North Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    East Somerville Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts St
    ID 2761
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - CT2CT2
    Wait for bus
    CT2
    Ruggles (Limited Stops)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station SB
    ID 9434
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fenway
    50 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
    19 min
  • 10
    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 Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 71, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Bus line CT2, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct subway between Medford/Tufts Station and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Davis Sq. station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford to Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Braintree station near Newton, MA in Newton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Medford/Tufts Station in Medford and Newton, MA in Newton by subway and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Medford/Tufts Station to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Davis Sq. station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Medford/Tufts Station and Newton, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Braintree stop, which is closest to Newton, MA in Newton.

  • How much is the subway fare from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Medford/Tufts Station to Newton, MA costs $5.80.