There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Newton by subway, tram, taxi, car, or foot
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Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Shawmut to Park Streetsubway Red Line
- Take the tram from Park Street to Newton Centretram D
58 min$5Drive 9.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorchester to Newtoncar 9.1 mi
19 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Newtontaxi 9.1 mi
19 min$30–40Walk
- Take the walk from Dorchester to Newtonwalk 8.7 mi
2h 48m
Dorchester to Newton by subway and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Newton is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Newton is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Newton. However, there are services departing from Shawmut and arriving at Newton Centre via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Dorchester and Newton is 13 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Newton without a car is to subway and tram which takes 58 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Dorchester to Newton, including transfers.
Dorchester to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Shawmut station.
Dorchester to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Newton is 9 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Dorchester to Newton.
There are 1684+ hotels available in Newton.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dorchester to Newton. However, you can take the subway to Park Street, walk to Park Street, then take the vehicle to Newton Centre. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Newton.
Subway from Shawmut to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Park Street to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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