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How to get fromNeedham to Brooklineby train, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Brookline by train, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Forest Hillstrain train Needham Line
    27 min
    $1–7

  2. Line 59 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newton Highlandsbus bus 59
    2. Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Reservoirtram tram D
    30 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Brooklinetaxi taxi 8.2 mi
    14 min
    $28–35

  4. Drive 8.2 mi

    1. Drive from Needham to Brooklinecar car 8.2 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

Needham to Brookline by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.6 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to Forest Hills hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 27 min.

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