There are 4 ways to get from Newton, MA to Boston by tram, ferry, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Riverside to Park Streettram D
46 min$3Ferry
- Take the ferry from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal to Long Wharfferry Hingham/Hull Ferry / ...
45d 13h$3–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newton, MA to Bostontaxi 11.4 mi
20 min$35–45Drive 11.4 mi
- Drive from Newton, MA to Bostoncar 11.4 mi
20 min$3
Newton, MA to Boston by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newton, MA to Boston is to tram which costs $3 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton, MA to Boston is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct ferry from Newton, MA to Boston. However, there are services departing from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal and arriving at Long Wharf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 days 13h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Newton, MA and Boston is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newton, MA to Boston without a car is to tram which takes 46 min and costs $3.
The tram from Riverside to Park Street takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Newton, MA to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Newton, MA to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton, MA to Boston is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Newton, MA to Boston.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a ferry from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal to Long Wharf hourly. Tickets cost $3–10 and the journey takes 45d 12h.
Tram from Riverside to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Ferry from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal to Long Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 45d 12h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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