There are 5 ways to get from Roslindale to Newton by bus, taxi, car, foot, or tram
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Line 51 bus
best- Take the bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoirbus 51
27 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roslindale to Newtontaxi 6.9 mi
13 min$24–29Drive 6.9 mi
- Drive from Roslindale to Newtoncar 6.9 mi
13 min$2Walk
- Take the walk from Roslindale to Newtonwalk 6.7 mi
2h 9mLine 51 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoirbus 51
- Take the tram from Reservoir to Newton Centretram D
38 min$5–7
Roslindale to Newton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roslindale to Newton is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Roslindale to Newton is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $24 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington St opp Granfield Ave and arriving at Reservoir. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Roslindale and Newton is 7 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.
The best way to get from Roslindale to Newton without a car is to line 51 bus which takes 27 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 51 bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoir takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Roslindale to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St opp Granfield Ave station.
Roslindale to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Reservoir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roslindale to Newton is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Roslindale to Newton.
There are 1413+ hotels available in Newton.
What companies run services between Roslindale, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoir hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 27 min.
Tram from Reservoir to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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