There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Needham by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car
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Line 71 bus, line 59 bus
best- Take the bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal71
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May St59
1h 40m$2–4Subway, train
- Take the subway from Harvard to South StationRed Line
- Take the train from South Station to Needham CenterNeedham Line
1h 45m$5–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Needham10.9 mi
20 min$35–45Drive 10.9 mi
- Drive from Harvard Square to Needham10.9 mi
20 min$2–3
Harvard Square to Needham by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Needham is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Needham is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Needham. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Needham. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Needham Center via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Needham is 13 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Needham without a car is to line 71 bus and line 59 bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $1 - $5.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Harvard Square to Needham, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Highland Ave @ May St via Harvard and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard Square to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Needham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Harvard Square to Needham.
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