What is the cheapest way to get from Brookline to Needham?

The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Needham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brookline to Needham?

The fastest way to get from Brookline to Needham is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $27 - $33.

Is there a direct bus between Brookline and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Brookline to Needham. However, there are services departing from Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Brookline and Needham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruggles and arriving at Needham Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Brookline to Needham?

The distance between Brookline and Needham is 10 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

How do I travel from Brookline to Needham without a car?

The best way to get from Brookline to Needham without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs $1 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Brookline to Needham?

The train from Ruggles to Needham Center takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Brookline to Needham bus from?

Brookline to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St station.

Where do I catch the Brookline to Needham train from?

Brookline to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.

Train or bus from Brookline to Needham?

The best way to get from Brookline to Needham is to train which takes 28 min and costs $1 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 57 bus and line 59 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Brookline to Needham bus arrive?

Brookline to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Galen St @ Water St station.

Where does the Brookline to Needham train arrive?

Brookline to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.

Can I drive from Brookline to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Needham is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Brookline to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1669+ hotels available in Needham.

Brookline to Needham - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, line 59 bus, and taxi

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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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best
1. Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
28 min
$1–8
Tram, line 59 bus
1. Take the tram from Brookline Hills to Newton Highlandstram D
2. Take the bus from Newton Highlands to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
1h 11m
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Needhamtaxi 7.9 mi
13 min
$27–33
Drive 7.9 mi
1. Drive from Brookline to Needhamcar 7.9 mi
13 min
$2–3
Line 57 bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St to Galen St @ Water Stbus 57
2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
1h 35m
$3–9

Brookline to Needham by train

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Distance: 10.3 mi
Duration: 28 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 28 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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