MBTA

• Subway service is available along the Green Line (Riverside). Newton stops include Riverside, Woodland, Waban, Eliot, Newton Highlands, Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill.
• Commuter Rail service is available along the Worcester/Framingham line. Newton stops include Auburndale, West Newton and Newtonville.
• Bus service:
  • 52: Watertown Yard to Dedham Mall via Centre Street, Parker Street, Dedham Street
  • 57: Watertown Yard to Kenmore via Tremont Street, Cambridge Street, Commonwealth Avenue
  • 59: Watertown Square to Needham Junction via Watertown Street, Walnut Street, Needham Street
  • 60: Chestnut Hill Mall to Kenmore via Boylston Street, Brookline Avenue
  • 501: Brighton to Back Bay and Downtown via Washington Street and Tremont Street, express on I-90
  • 504: Watertown Yard to Back Bay and Downtown via Galen Street, express on I-90
  • 505: Waltham to Downtown via Moody Street and Lexington Street, express on I-90
  • 553: Newton Corner to Brandeis/Roberts via Washington Street, Moody Street, South Street
  • 554: Newton Corner to Belmont via Washington Street, Moody Street, Beaver Street
  • 556: Newton Corner to Waltham Highlands via Washington Street, High Street, Lexington Street
  • 558: Newton Corner to Riverside via River Street, Crescent Street, Lexington Street
• MBTA bike rules – bikes allowed on MBTA per rules

MWRTA

Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (Map)

• Fixed route and flag down bus service. Contact: 508-935-2222,
• Route 1 - Service to Wellesley and Natick. Key stops: Woodland MBTA, Natick Mall

MBTA Reduced Fare Programs

The MBTA offers a number of programs to make taking public transit less expensive. Funds can then be deposited on the bus, or at any MBTA station with a Charlie card ticket machine. 

• • Income-Eligible (Age 18-64). Available to riders enrolled in approved state assistance programs. Apply online, at the Charlie Service Center in Boston, or at a partner location.
  • Older Adults (Age 65+). Eligible for a Senior CharlieCard. Apply online or at the Charlie Service Center in Boston.
  • Students. Newton middle and high school students can get a reduced fare S-Card. Cards are available at the main office at Bigelow, Brown, F.A. Day, and Oak Hill Middle Schools, and Newton South, the main office or any house office at Newton North, and at the Newton Ed Center.
  • People with Disabilities or Medicare Cardholders. May qualify for the Transportation Access Pass (TAP). Apply online, at the Charlie Service Center in Boston, or by mail.
  • Children (11 years and younger), Military Personnel, and People who are Legally Blind. Ride for free.

Paratransit

• The Ride - MBTA’s door-to-door paratransit service, operated by the MBTA in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

128 Business Council Shuttle

• Needham Shuttle – Key stops: Newton Highlands MBTA, 320 Needham St and Needham locations (Kenrick St, A St, 2nd Ave). Contact: 781-890-0093, 128bc@128bc.org.

Bike Share

•  Bluebikes - For trips in and between Newton and participating neighboring municipalities. 

Other

• Moovit.com Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More. Peace of mind for public transportation with all your local transit options in one app
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ng the content for our public transportation page. We welcome your suggestions for future updates. Email jmartin@newtonma.gov

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