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

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Needham to Boston is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Boston. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Center and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Needham to Boston?

The distance between Needham and Boston is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needham to Boston without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $8.

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

The train from Needham Center to South Station takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Needham to Boston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Needham to Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Needham to Boston?

The best way to get from Needham to Boston is to train which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Needham to Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Needham to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Needham to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Boston is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Needham to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1392+ hotels available in Boston.

Needham to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, and line 504 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Needham 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 Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
38 min
$3–8
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 Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
1h 23m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham to Bostontaxi 12.1 mi
21 min
$40–50
Drive 12.1 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Bostoncar 12.1 mi
21 min
$3–4

Needham to Boston by train

96Weekly Trains

38 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 12.8 mi
Duration: 38 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Lincoln St @ Essex St via Watertown Sq Terminal and Technology Way @ Watertown Yard in around 1h 23m.

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