There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Newton Highlands by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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 Newton Highlandstram D
7 min$3Line 70 bus, line 59 bus
- Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to Main St @ Cross Stbus 70
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Newton Highlandsbus 59
1h 5m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Newton Highlandstaxi 4.6 mi
10 min$17–21Walk
- Take the walk from Waltham to Newton Highlandswalk 4.7 mi
1h 30m
Waltham to Newton Highlands by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Newton Highlands is to tram which costs $3 and takes 7 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Newton Highlands is to tram which takes 7 min and costs $3.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham to Newton Highlands. However, there are services departing from Elm St @ Main St and arriving at Newton Highlands via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
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 7 min.
The distance between Waltham and Newton Highlands is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Newton Highlands without a car is to tram which takes 7 min and costs $3.
The tram from Riverside to Newton Highlands takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Waltham to Newton Highlands bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Elm St @ Main St station.
Waltham to Newton Highlands train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Waltham to Newton Highlands bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Main St @ Cross St station.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Newton Highlands, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Newton Highlands every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm St @ Main St to Newton Highlands via Main St @ Cross St and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 5m.
Tram from Riverside to Newton Highlands
- 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 Elm St @ Main St to Main St @ Cross St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Waltham to Newton Highlands train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Highlands station.
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