What is the cheapest way to get from Needham to Malden?

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Malden is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Needham to Malden?

The fastest way to get from Needham to Malden is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and Malden?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Malden. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot via Watertown Sq Terminal and Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Malden?

No, there is no direct train from Needham to Malden. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Malden Center via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Needham to Malden?

The distance between Needham and Malden is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

How do I travel from Needham to Malden without a car?

The best way to get from Needham to Malden without a car is to train and subway which takes 55 min and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Needham to Malden?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Needham to Malden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Needham to Malden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Needham to Malden train from?

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

Where does the Needham to Malden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Needham to Malden train arrive?

Needham to Malden train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.

Can I drive from Needham to Malden?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Malden is 15 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Needham to Malden.

Where can I stay near Malden?

There are 1631+ hotels available in Malden.

Needham to Malden - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 59 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Malden by train, subway, 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, subway
best
1. Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain Needham Line
2. Take the subway from Ruggles to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
55 min
$6–10
Line 59 bus, line 71 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus 71
3. Take the bus from Harvard to Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lotbus 96
1h 55m
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham to Maldentaxi 15.1 mi
29 min
$45–60
Drive 15.1 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Maldencar 15.1 mi
29 min
$3–4

Needham to Malden by train and subway

96Weekly Services

55 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 18 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Medford Sq @ City Hall Parking lot via Watertown Sq Terminal and Harvard in around 1h 55m.

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