There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Danvers by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train, line 465 bus
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain
- Take the bus from Salem to High St @ Park Stbus 465
2h 49m$9–24Line 59 bus, line 504 bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salembus 450
4h 51m$4–14Drive 28.7 mi
- Drive from Needham to Danverscar 28.7 mi
51 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Danverstaxi 28.7 mi
51 min$90–110Tram, train
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 14m$9–21
Needham to Danvers by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Danvers is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Danvers is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Danvers. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at High St @ Park St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Devonshire St @ Milk St, Congress St @ Haymarket Sta and Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Danvers. However, there are services departing from Newton Highlands and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Needham and Danvers is 36 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Danvers without a car is to train and line 465 bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $8 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Needham to Danvers, including transfers.
Needham to Danvers bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Danvers train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Highlands station.
Needham to Danvers bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Danvers, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to High St @ Park St via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Federal St @ Franklin St, Devonshire St @ Milk St, Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, and Salem in around 4h 51m.
Train from Needham Center to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Tram from Newton Highlands to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Salem to High St @ Park St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Federal St @ Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Brockton Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 508 587 4000
Yellow Cab - Brockton
- Phone
- +1 508 583 1234
Cowen's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 508 580 8584
A & T Taxi
- Phone
- +1 781 344 4299
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Booking & Getting There
Needham to Danvers train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Danvers is 29 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Needham to Danvers.
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