There are 4 ways to get from West Newton to Boston by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 505 bus
best- Take the bus from Washington St @ Prospect St to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
24 min$1–5Train
- Take the train from West Newton to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
28 min$1–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Newton to Bostontaxi 9.5 mi
17 min$30–40Drive 9.5 mi
- Drive from West Newton to Bostoncar 9.5 mi
17 min$2–3
West Newton to Boston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Newton to Boston is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from West Newton to Boston is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington St @ Prospect St and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Newton and arriving at South Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between West Newton and Boston is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.
The best way to get from West Newton to Boston without a car is to line 505 bus which takes 24 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 505 bus from Washington St @ Prospect St to Lincoln St @ Essex St takes 24 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
West Newton to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St @ Prospect St station.
West Newton to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from West Newton station.
The best way to get from West Newton to Boston is to line 505 bus which takes 24 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $8 and takes 28 min.
What companies run services between West Newton, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Washington St @ Prospect St to Lincoln St @ Essex St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from West Newton to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 28 min.
Train from West Newton to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Bus from Washington St @ Prospect St to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
West Newton to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
West Newton to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Newton to Boston is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from West Newton to Boston.
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