What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Newton?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Newton is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Newton?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Newton is to line 504 bus which takes 9 min and costs $1 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Newton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Newton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Newtonville. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Newton?

The distance between Back Bay and Newton is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Newton without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Newton without a car is to line 504 bus which takes 9 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Newton?

The line 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Washington St @ Bacon St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Newton bus from?

Back Bay to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Newton train from?

Back Bay to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

Train or bus from Back Bay to Newton?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Newton is to line 504 bus which takes 9 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $7 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Back Bay to Newton bus arrive?

Back Bay to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Bacon St station.

Where does the Back Bay to Newton train arrive?

Back Bay to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newtonville station.

Can I drive from Back Bay to Newton?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Newton is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Back Bay to Newton.

Where can I stay near Newton?

There are 1405+ hotels available in Newton.

Back Bay to Newton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 504 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay to Newton by bus, train, taxi, car, or tram

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Line 504 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 504 / ...
9 min
$1–5
Train
1. Take the train from Back Bay to Newtonvilletrain Framingham/Worcester Line
16 min
$1–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Newtontaxi 7.1 mi
13 min
$24–30
Drive 7.1 mi
1. Drive from Back Bay to Newtoncar 7.1 mi
13 min
$2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Newton Centretram D
27 min
$3

Back Bay to Newton by bus

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Washington St @ Bacon St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Newtonville hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 16 min.

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