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

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Boston Common is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Needham to Boston Common is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and Boston Common?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Boston Common. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Kneeland St @ Washington St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Boston Common?

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 36 min.

How far is it from Needham to Boston Common?

The distance between Needham and Boston Common is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needham to Boston Common without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $3 - $8.

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

The train from Needham Center to South Station takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Needham to Boston Common?

The best way to get from Needham to Boston Common is to train which takes 49 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Needham to Boston Common bus arrive?

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

Where does the Needham to Boston Common train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Needham to Boston Common?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Boston Common is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Needham to Boston Common.

Where can I stay near Boston Common?

There are 1456+ hotels available in Boston Common.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Boston Common by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Needham Center to South StationNeedham Line
49 min
$3–8
Line 59 bus, line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal59
2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Kneeland St @ Washington St504
1h 28m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham to Boston Common11.6 mi
22 min
$35–50
Drive 11.6 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Boston Common11.6 mi
22 min
$3

Needham to Boston Common by train and foot

96Weekly Services

49 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 13.5 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Boston Common via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, and Kneeland St @ Washington St in around 1h 28m.

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