There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Boston University Academy by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car
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Line 59 bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ Oakland Ave to Newton Highlandsbus 59
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Fenwaytram D
53 min$5–7Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Boston University Academycar 9.4 mi
15 min$2–3Train
- Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain Needham Line
57 min$6–11Line 59 bus, line 57 bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Commonwealth Ave @ Carlton Stbus 57
1h 14m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Boston University Academytaxi 9.4 mi
15 min$30–40
Needham to Boston University Academy by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Boston University Academy is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Boston University Academy is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Boston University Academy. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Commonwealth Ave @ Carlton St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Boston University Academy. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Boston University Central via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Needham and Boston University Academy is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Boston University Academy without a car is to line 59 bus and tram which takes 53 min and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Needham to Boston University Academy, including transfers.
Needham to Boston University Academy bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Boston University Academy train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Boston University Academy is to train which takes 57 min and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 57 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Boston University Academy, 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 Academy via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, and Commonwealth Ave @ Carlton St in around 1h 14m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Newton Highlands to Fenway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from Needham Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Highland Ave @ Oakland Ave to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Commonwealth Ave @ Carlton St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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 University Academy bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham to Boston University Academy train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Boston University Academy is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Needham to Boston University Academy.
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