What is the cheapest way to get from Needham to Beacon Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Beacon Hill is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Needham to Beacon Hill?

The fastest way to get from Needham to Beacon Hill is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and Beacon Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Beacon Hill. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Beacon Hill?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Center and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Needham to Beacon Hill?

The distance between Needham and Beacon Hill is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.

How do I travel from Needham to Beacon Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Needham to Beacon Hill without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $2 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Needham to Beacon Hill?

The train from Needham Center to Back Bay takes 31 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Needham to Beacon Hill bus from?

Needham to Beacon Hill bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.

Where do I catch the Needham to Beacon Hill train from?

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

Train or bus from Needham to Beacon Hill?

The best way to get from Needham to Beacon Hill is to train which takes 31 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Needham to Beacon Hill bus arrive?

Needham to Beacon Hill bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.

Where does the Needham to Beacon Hill train arrive?

Needham to Beacon Hill train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.

Can I drive from Needham to Beacon Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Beacon Hill is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Needham to Beacon Hill.

Where can I stay near Beacon Hill?

There are 1601+ hotels available in Beacon Hill.

Needham to Beacon Hill - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 59 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Beacon Hill by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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 Center to Back Baytrain Needham Line
31 min
$2–8
Line 59 bus, line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus 504
1h 15m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham to Beacon Hilltaxi 11.6 mi
20 min
$35–50
Drive 11.6 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Beacon Hillcar 11.6 mi
20 min
$3–4
Line 59 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newton Highlandsbus 59
2. Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Park Streettram D
1h
$5–7

Needham to Beacon Hill by train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 11.4 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Beacon Hill, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St via Watertown Sq Terminal and Technology Way @ Watertown Yard in around 1h 15m.

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