With a population of 85,146, Newton is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newton has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tartufo Restaurant (22 Union St) and Four Spoons Thai Inspired Cuisine & Bar (796 Beacon St) are great picks.
When flying to Newton, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newton include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Newton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newton to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.
Another option to get to Newton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 180 miles from Newton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newton, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Newton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $17. From New York, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 225 miles. Newton’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Newton costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Newton.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Newton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Newton is Premium (Land Rover Range Rover Sport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.