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How to get fromKendall Square to Newton Highlandsby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kendall Square to Newton Highlands by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Kenmore to Newton Highlandstram tram D
    24 min
    $3

  2. Drive  8.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kendall Square to Newton Highlandscar car 8.3 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 70 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Main St @ Merchants Rowbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Newton Highlandsbus bus 59
    1h 22m
    $3–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kendall Square to Newton Highlandstaxi taxi 8.3 mi
    16 min
    $28–35

Kendall Square to Newton Highlands by tram

Calendar943Weekly Trams
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.7 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Kendall Square, MA, USA and Newton Highlands, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a vehicle from Kenmore to Newton Highlands every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Newton Highlands via Main St @ Merchants Row and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 22m.

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