What is the cheapest way to get from Needham Heights to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Needham Heights to Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Needham Heights to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Needham Heights to Boston is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Needham Heights and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham Heights to Boston. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Needham Heights and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Heights and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Needham Heights to Boston?

The distance between Needham Heights and Boston is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.

How do I travel from Needham Heights to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Needham Heights to Boston without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $3 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Needham Heights to Boston?

The train from Needham Heights to South Station takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Needham Heights to Boston bus from?

Needham Heights to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd station.

Where do I catch the Needham Heights to Boston train from?

Needham Heights to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Heights station.

Train or bus from Needham Heights to Boston?

The best way to get from Needham Heights to Boston is to train which takes 42 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Needham Heights to Boston bus arrive?

Needham Heights to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.

Where does the Needham Heights to Boston train arrive?

Needham Heights to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.

Can I drive from Needham Heights to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham Heights to Boston is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Needham Heights to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Boston.

Needham Heights to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 59 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Needham Heights to Boston by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Needham Heights to South Stationtrain Needham Line
42 min
$3–8
Line 59 bus, line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
1h 19m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham Heights to Bostontaxi 11.3 mi
20 min
$35–45
Drive 11.3 mi
1. Drive from Needham Heights to Bostoncar 11.3 mi
20 min
$3

Needham Heights to Boston by train

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42 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 13.8 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Needham Heights to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd to Lincoln St @ Essex St via Watertown Sq Terminal and Technology Way @ Watertown Yard in around 1h 19m.

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