The average train between Boston and Newton takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Newton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Boston and Newton. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Newton at 12:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston station and arriving at Newton station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Boston to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Boston to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newtonville station.
The distance between Boston and Newton is 12.5 km. The road distance is 13 km.
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Newtonville hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 22 min.