There are 3 ways to get from Newton to Back Bay by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Newton Centre to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
5h 1m$32–72Drive 100.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newton to Back Baycar 100.7 mi
2h 5m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
5h 7m$27–59
Newton to Back Bay by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Back Bay is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Back Bay is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Newton to Back Bay. However, there are services departing from Washington St @ Bacon St and arriving at UNE Campus Center via Boston, MA - South Station and Saco Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Back Bay station. However, there are services departing from Newton Centre and arriving at Saco Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Newton and Back Bay is 114 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Back Bay without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Newton to Back Bay, including transfers.
Newton to Back Bay bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston, MA - South Station.
Newton to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Centre station.
Newton to Back Bay bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland, ME station.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME hourly. Tickets cost $22–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Newton Centre to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
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More Questions & Answers
Newton to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Back Bay is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Newton to Back Bay.
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