There are 4 ways to get from Methuen to Needham by train, subway, car, taxi, or tram
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Lawrence to Oak Grovetrain
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Rugglessubway
- Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain
2h 32m$8–20Drive 37.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Methuen to Needhamcar 37.4 mi
47 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Methuen to Needhamtaxi 37.4 mi
47 min$230–280Train, tram
- Take the train from Lawrence to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Highlandstram D
2h 51m$9–19
Methuen to Needham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methuen to Needham is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Methuen to Needham is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Methuen to Needham. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Needham Center via Oak Grove and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Methuen and Needham is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.
The best way to get from Methuen to Needham without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 32m and costs $8 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Methuen to Needham, including transfers.
Methuen to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
Methuen to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methuen to Needham is 38 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Methuen to Needham.
There are 1397+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Methuen, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Methuen to Needham. However, you can take the train to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove, take the subway to Ruggles, walk to Ruggles, then take the train to Needham Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Methuen to Needham in around 47 min.
Train from Lawrence to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Subway from Oak Grove to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Ruggles to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Train from Lawrence to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Tram from North Station to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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