There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Northeastern University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to RugglesNeedham Line
33 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 33m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Northeastern University10 mi
18 min$30–40Drive 10 mi
- Drive from Needham to Northeastern University10 mi
18 min$2–3
Needham to Northeastern University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Northeastern University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Northeastern University is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Northeastern University. 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 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Center and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Needham and Northeastern University is 11 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Northeastern University without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Needham Center to Ruggles takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Needham to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Northeastern University is to train which takes 33 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Northeastern University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Northeastern University via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, and Stuart St @ Dartmouth St in around 1h 33m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Needham Center to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- 33 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
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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 Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Northeastern University is 10 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Needham to Northeastern University.
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