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How to get fromBrookline to Needhamby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brookline to Needham by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    26 min
    $1–8

  2. Tram, line 59 bus

    1. Take the tram from Brookline Hills to Newton Highlandstram tram D
    2. Take the bus from Newton Highlands to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    1h 11m
    $3–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Needhamtaxi taxi 7.9 mi
    13 min
    $27–33

  4. Drive  7.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brookline to Needhamcar car 7.9 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 57 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    1h 35m
    $3–9

Brookline to Needham by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.3 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Ruggles to Needham Center hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St to Highland Ave @ May St via Galen St @ Water St and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 35m.

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