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How to get fromNeedham to Boston Universityby bus, tram, train, taxi or car

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

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  1. Line 59 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ Oakland Ave to Newton Highlandsbus bus 59
    2. Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Fenwaytram tram D
    55 min
    $5–7

  2. Drive 10.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needham to Boston Universitycar car 10.1 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain train Needham Line
    56 min
    $6–11

  4. Line 59 bus, line 57 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's Stbus bus 57
    1h 19m
    $3–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 10.1 mi
    17 min
    $30–45

Needham to Boston University by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Boston University via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, and Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St in around 1h 19m.

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