There are 5 ways to get from Newton to Groton by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Waverley to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
1h 59m$20–32Drive 29.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newton to Grotoncar 29.9 mi
50 min$6–8Line 504 bus, Route 3, taxi
- Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MAbus
- Take the taxi from Tyngsboro, MA to Grotontaxi
2h 19m$78–100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newton to Grotontaxi 29.9 mi
50 min$95–120Tram, train
- Take the tram from Newton Centre to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 52m$24–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Groton is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Groton is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Groton. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Ayer via Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Newton and Groton is 36 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Groton without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Newton to Groton, including transfers.
Newton to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waverley station.
Newton to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ayer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Groton is 30 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Newton to Groton.
There are 48+ hotels available in Groton.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Groton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Waverley to Ayer every 2 hours. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 46 min.
Train from Waverley to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–6
Tram from Newton Centre to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $65–120
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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