There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Boston Common by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to South StationNeedham Line
50 min$3–8Line 59 bus, line 504 bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal59
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Kneeland St @ Washington St504
1h 29m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Boston Common11.6 mi
22 min$35–50Drive 11.6 mi
- Drive from Needham to Boston Common11.6 mi
22 min$3
Needham to Boston Common by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Boston Common is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Boston Common is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $35 - $50.
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 29m.
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 37 min.
The distance between Needham and Boston Common is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Boston Common without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $3 - $8.
The train from Needham Center to South Station takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Needham to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Boston Common is to train which takes 50 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 29m.
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 37 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 29m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Kneeland St @ Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
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More Questions & Answers
Needham to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Boston Common is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Needham to Boston Common.
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