There are 5 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to Newton by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Riverside to Newton Highlandstram D
8 min$3Line 558 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riverside to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 558
33 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside (Station) to Newtontaxi 2.8 mi
5 min$11–14Walk
- Take the walk from Riverside (Station) to Newtonwalk 2.8 mi
54 minTram, line 59 bus
- Take the tram from Riverside to Newton Highlandstram D
- Take the bus from Newton Highlands to Walnut St @ Homer Stbus 59
53 min$3–7
Riverside (Station) to Newton by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Newton is to tram which costs $3 and takes 8 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Newton is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $11 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverside and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Newton Highlands. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and Newton is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to Newton without a car is to tram which takes 8 min and costs $3.
The tram from Riverside to Newton Highlands takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Riverside (Station) to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Bacon St station.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Newton Highlands every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Riverside to Washington St @ Bacon St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 33 min.
Tram from Riverside to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Riverside to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Riverside to Washington St @ Bacon St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Newton Highlands to Walnut St @ Homer St
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside (Station) to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Highlands station.
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