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How to get fromBoston to Needhamby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Needham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    36 min
    $2–8

  2. Line 504 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 504
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    1h 47m
    $3–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Needhamtaxi taxi 11.9 mi
    21 min
    $35–50

  4. Drive 11.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Needhamcar car 11.9 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

Boston to Needham by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Needham Center hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Highland Ave @ May St via Galen St @ Water St and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 47m.

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