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How to get fromEast Boston to Needhamby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Airport to South Stationbus bus Sl3
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    1h 50m
    $4–12

  2. Drive 13.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Boston to Needhamcar car 13.7 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 504 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 504
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    2h 24m
    $4–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Boston to Needhamtaxi taxi 13.7 mi
    25 min
    $45–55

East Boston to Needham by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from East Boston to Needham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a subway from Maverick to Highland Ave @ May St via State, Federal St @ Franklin St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 2h 24m.

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