The average bus between Needham and East Boston takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours from Needham to East Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Needham and East Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 7:52 PM which arrives into East Boston at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Watertown Sq Terminal and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 27m • 2 changes


1h 32m • 2 changes


1h 42m • 2 changes


1h 32m • 2 changes


1h 59m • 2 changes


1h 29m • 2 changes


2h 24m • 2 changes


2h 4m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 43m • 2 changes


1h 42m • 2 changes


1h 37m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 43m • 2 changes


1h 42m • 2 changes


1h 37m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Needham to East Boston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to East Boston. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at East Boston station via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Needham to East Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to East Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
The distance between Needham and East Boston is 18.9 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Airport via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and South Station in around 1h 39m.