There are 5 ways to get from Newton Highlands to Museum of Science by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Science Park/West Endtram D
53 min$3Drive 8.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newton Highlands to Museum of Sciencecar 8.9 mi
17 min$2–3Line 59 bus, line 71 bus, line 69 bus
- Take the bus from Newton Highlands to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus 71
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Lechmerebus 69
1h 25m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newton Highlands to Museum of Sciencetaxi 8.9 mi
17 min$30–40Tram via Lechmere
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Lechmeretram D
59 min$3
Newton Highlands to Museum of Science by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton Highlands to Museum of Science is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton Highlands to Museum of Science is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newton Highlands to Museum of Science. However, there are services departing from Newton Highlands and arriving at Lechmere via Watertown Sq Terminal and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newton Highlands and arriving at Science Park/West End. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Newton Highlands and Museum of Science is 10 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.
The best way to get from Newton Highlands to Museum of Science without a car is to tram which takes 53 min and costs $3.
The tram from Newton Highlands to Science Park/West End takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Newton Highlands to Museum of Science bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Highlands station.
Newton Highlands to Museum of Science train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Highlands station.
Newton Highlands to Museum of Science bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
What companies run services between Newton Highlands, MA, USA and Museum of Science, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Newton Highlands to Science Park/West End every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newton Highlands to Museum of Science via Watertown Sq Terminal, Harvard, Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, and Lechmere in around 1h 25m.
Tram from Newton Highlands to Science Park/West End
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Newton Highlands to Lechmere
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Newton Highlands to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Lechmere
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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
Newton Highlands to Museum of Science train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Science Park/West End station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton Highlands to Museum of Science is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Newton Highlands to Museum of Science.
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