What is the cheapest way to get from Needham to Kendall Square?

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Kendall Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Needham to Kendall Square?

The fastest way to get from Needham to Kendall Square is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and Kendall Square?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Kendall Square. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Franklin St @ Sidney St via Main St @ Cross St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Kendall Square?

No, there is no direct train from Needham to Kendall Square. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Kendall/MIT via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Needham to Kendall Square?

The distance between Needham and Kendall Square is 15 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.

How do I travel from Needham to Kendall Square without a car?

The best way to get from Needham to Kendall Square without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Needham to Kendall Square?

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Needham to Kendall Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Needham to Kendall Square bus from?

Needham to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.

Where do I catch the Needham to Kendall Square train from?

Needham to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.

Train or bus from Needham to Kendall Square?

The best way to get from Needham to Kendall Square is to train which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 70 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Needham to Kendall Square bus arrive?

Needham to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.

Where does the Needham to Kendall Square train arrive?

Needham to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.

Can I drive from Needham to Kendall Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Kendall Square is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Needham to Kendall Square.

Where can I stay near Kendall Square?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Kendall Square.

Needham to Kendall Square - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 59 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
49 min
$6–11
Line 59 bus, line 70 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
2. Take the bus from Main St @ Cross St to Franklin St @ Sidney Stbus 70
1h 16m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham to Kendall Squaretaxi 11.6 mi
21 min
$35–50
Drive 11.6 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Kendall Squarecar 11.6 mi
21 min
$3–4

Needham to Kendall Square by train and subway

96Weekly Services

49 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Needham to Kendall Square.

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Distance: 14.6 mi
Duration: 49 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 $3–8 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Franklin St @ Sidney St via Watertown Sq Terminal and Main St @ Cross St in around 1h 16m.

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