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How to get fromNeedham to Kendall Squareby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Kendall Square by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain train Needham Line
    46 min
    $5–11

  2. Drive  11.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needham to Kendall Squarecar car 11.6 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 59 bus, line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ Cross St to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl Stbus bus 70
    1h 15m
    $6–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Kendall Squaretaxi taxi 11.6 mi
    22 min
    $35–50

Needham to Kendall Square by train and subway

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.6 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Kendall/MIT via Watertown Sq Terminal, Main St @ Cross St, Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St, and Central in around 1h 15m.

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