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

From Waltham to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Waltham to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 558 bus from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station to Riverside station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Waltham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

44min$6.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 558558
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Riverside
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Newton, MA by bus

To get from Waltham to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 554 bus from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 52 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Centre St @ Beacon St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The bus and subway schedule from Waltham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 554554
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Newton Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Beacon St
    ID 8528
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Newton, MA

The distance between Waltham and Newton, MA is approximately 9.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Waltham to Newton, MA

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

Related Routes

From Waltham to Newton, MA by bus

To get from Waltham to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 554 bus from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 52 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Centre St @ Beacon St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The bus and subway schedule from Waltham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Newton, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 554554
Bus - 5252
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Newton Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Charles River Loop
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Beacon St
    ID 8528
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 558, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 554, Bus line 52.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waltham to Newton, MA?

    The 558 bus line goes from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station near Waltham in Waltham to Riverside station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Riverside station near Newton, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Waltham and Newton, MA by bus and subway is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the 558 bus from the Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station stop near Waltham in Waltham.

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

    Get off the bus at the Riverside station, which is closest to Newton, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Waltham to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Waltham to Newton, MA costs $6.65.

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