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

The cheapest way to get from Malden to Needham is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Malden to Needham is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Malden and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Malden to Needham. However, there are services departing from Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Mt Auburn St @ Story St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Malden and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Malden to Needham. However, there are services departing from Malden Center and arriving at Needham Center via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Malden to Needham?

The distance between Malden and Needham is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Malden to Needham without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 45m and costs $4 - $10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Malden to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malden to Needham bus from?

Malden to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot station.

Where do I catch the Malden to Needham train from?

Malden to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Malden Center station.

Where does the Malden to Needham bus arrive?

Malden to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Eliot St @ Bennett St station.

Where does the Malden to Needham train arrive?

Malden to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.

Can I drive from Malden to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Malden to Needham is 15 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Malden to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1291+ hotels available in Needham.

Malden to Needham - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 96 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Malden to Needham by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Malden Center to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
2. Take the train from Forest Hills to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
1h 45m
$4–9
Line 96 bus, line 71 bus, line 59 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot to Eliot St @ Bennett Stbus 96
2. Take the bus from Mt Auburn St @ Story St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 71
3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
2h 13m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Malden to Needhamtaxi 15.2 mi
29 min
$50–60
Drive 15.2 mi
1. Drive from Malden to Needhamcar 15.2 mi
29 min
$3–4

Malden to Needham by subway and train

101Weekly Services

1h 45mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Malden to Needham.

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Distance: 18 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot to Highland Ave @ May St via Eliot St @ Bennett St, Mt Auburn St @ Story St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 2h 13m.

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