There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Newton Highlands by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Park Street to Newton Highlandstram D
37 min$3Drive 8.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Newton Highlandscar 8.7 mi
16 min$2–3Line 504 bus, line 59 bus
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Galen St @ Water Stbus 504
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Newton Highlandsbus 59
1h 29m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Newton Highlandstaxi 8.7 mi
16 min$29–35
Boston to Newton Highlands by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Newton Highlands is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Newton Highlands is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $29 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Newton Highlands. However, there are services departing from Otis St @ Summer St and arriving at Newton Highlands via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Park Street and arriving at Newton Highlands. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Boston and Newton Highlands is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Newton Highlands without a car is to tram which takes 37 min and costs $3.
The tram from Park Street to Newton Highlands takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Boston to Newton Highlands bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Otis St @ Summer St station.
Boston to Newton Highlands train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Street station.
Boston to Newton Highlands bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Galen St @ Water St station.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Newton Highlands, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Park Street to Newton Highlands every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Newton Highlands via Galen St @ Water St and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 29m.
Tram from Park Street to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Galen St @ Water St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Newton Highlands train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Highlands station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Newton Highlands is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Boston to Newton Highlands.
There are 1662+ hotels available in Newton Highlands.

