There are 4 ways to get from Newton to Lancaster by train, taxi, car, or tram
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Waverley to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the taxi from Shirley to Lancastertaxi
2h 10m$32–48Drive 29.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newton to Lancastercar 29.8 mi
46 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newton to Lancastertaxi 29.8 mi
46 min$90–120Tram, train
- Take the tram from Newton Centre to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Shirleytrain Fitchburg Line
3h 4m$36–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Lancaster is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Lancaster is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Newton Centre and arriving at Shirley via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Newton and Lancaster is 43 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Lancaster without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Newton to Lancaster, including transfers.
Newton to Lancaster train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Centre station.
Newton to Lancaster train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Lancaster is 30 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Newton to Lancaster.
There are 68+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Lancaster, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Newton to Lancaster. However, you can take the train to Waverley, take the train to Shirley, then take the taxi to Lancaster. Alternatively, you can drive from Newton to Lancaster in around 46 min.
Train from Waverley to Shirley
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–7
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 Shirley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
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