There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Copley Square by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Back BayNeedham Line
35 min$2–8Line 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 Stuart St @ Dartmouth St504
1h 18m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Copley Square10.6 mi
19 min$35–45Drive 10.6 mi
- Drive from Needham to Copley Square10.6 mi
19 min$2–3
Needham to Copley Square by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Copley Square is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Copley Square is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Copley Square. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Center and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Needham and Copley Square is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Copley Square without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Needham Center to Back Bay takes 31 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Needham to Copley Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Copley Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Copley Square is to train which takes 35 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Copley Square, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Copley Square via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, and Stuart St @ Dartmouth St in around 1h 18m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Needham Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 @ 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 Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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 Copley Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham to Copley Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Copley Square is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Needham to Copley Square.
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