There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Newton by bus, subway, train, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 137 bus, subway, line 504 bus
best- Take the bus from Main St @ Water St to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossingsubway
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 504 / ...
1h 16m$6–12Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wakefield to Newtoncar 16.4 mi
29 min$3–5Train, tram
- Take the train from Wakefield to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Centretram D
1h 17m$5–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Newtontaxi 16.4 mi
29 min$50–65
Wakefield to Newton by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Newton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Newton is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Newton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield and arriving at Newton Centre via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Wakefield and Newton is 19 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Newton without a car is to line 137 bus and subway and line 504 bus which takes 1h 16m and costs $5 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Wakefield to Newton, including transfers.
Wakefield to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wakefield station.
Wakefield to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Newton is 17 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Wakefield to Newton.
There are 1405+ hotels available in Newton.
What companies run services between Wakefield, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Wakefield to Newton. However, you can take the line 137 bus to Oak Grove Busway, walk to Oak Grove, take the subway to Downtown Crossing, walk to Otis St @ Summer St, then take the line 504 bus to Washington St @ Bacon St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakefield to Newton Centre via North Station and North Station in around 1h 17m.
Subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Wakefield to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Tram from North Station to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Main St @ Water St to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Washington St @ Bacon St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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