There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Newton Highlands Station by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Boylston to Newton Highlandstram D
46 min$3Drive 8.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Station to Newton Highlands Stationcar 8.7 mi
18 min$2–3Line 504 bus, line 59 bus
- Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Galen St @ Water Stbus 504
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Newton Highlandsbus 59
1h 36m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Newton Highlands Stationtaxi 8.7 mi
18 min$29–35
South Station to Newton Highlands Station by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Newton Highlands Station is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Newton Highlands Station is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $29 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Newton Highlands Station. However, there are services departing from Chinatown Gate and arriving at Newton Highlands via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boylston and arriving at Newton Highlands. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between South Station and Newton Highlands Station is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Newton Highlands Station without a car is to tram which takes 46 min and costs $3.
The tram from Boylston to Newton Highlands takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
South Station to Newton Highlands Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chinatown Gate station.
South Station to Newton Highlands Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boylston station.
South Station to Newton Highlands Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Galen St @ Water St station.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Newton Highlands Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Boylston to Newton Highlands every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South Station to Newton Highlands via Chinatown Gate, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 36m.
Tram from Boylston to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Chinatown Gate to Galen St @ Water St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Newton Highlands Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Highlands station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Newton Highlands Station is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from South Station to Newton Highlands Station.
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