There are 4 ways to get from East Boston to Newton by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Centretram D
42 min$3Drive 10.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Boston to Newtoncar 10.2 mi
19 min$2–3Line 504 bus
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 504 / ...
48 min$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Boston to Newtontaxi 10.2 mi
19 min$30–45
East Boston to Newton by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Boston to Newton is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from East Boston to Newton is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from East Boston to Newton. However, there are services departing from Federal St @ Franklin St and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Newton Centre. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between East Boston and Newton is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.
The best way to get from East Boston to Newton without a car is to tram which takes 42 min and costs $3.
The tram from North Station to Newton Centre takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
East Boston to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Federal St @ Franklin St station.
East Boston to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
East Boston to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Bacon St station.
What companies run services between East Boston, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from North Station to Newton Centre every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Washington St @ Bacon St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 21 min.
Tram from North Station to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Washington St @ Bacon St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
East Boston to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Boston to Newton is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from East Boston to Newton.
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