There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Needham Junction by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Harvard to South StationRed Line
- Take the train from South Station to Needham JunctionNeedham Line
1h 43m$5–10Line 71 bus, line 59 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal71
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Needham Junction59
1h 44m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Needham Junction11.9 mi
22 min$35–50Drive 11.9 mi
- Drive from Harvard Square to Needham Junction11.9 mi
22 min$3–4
Harvard Square to Needham Junction by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Needham Junction is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Needham Junction is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Needham Junction. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Needham Junction via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Needham Junction. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Needham Junction via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Needham Junction is 16 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Needham Junction without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 43m and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Harvard Square to Needham Junction, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Needham Junction bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Needham Junction train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to Needham Junction bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Needham Junction, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Needham Junction via Harvard and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 44m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 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 Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Needham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
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 Junction train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Needham Junction is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Harvard Square to Needham Junction.
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