What is the cheapest way to get from Needham to South Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Needham to South Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Needham to South Boston?

The fastest way to get from Needham to South Boston is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and South Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to South Boston. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Center and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Needham to South Boston?

The distance between Needham and South Boston is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.

How do I travel from Needham to South Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Needham to South Boston without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs $2 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Needham to South Boston?

The train from Needham Center to Back Bay takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Needham to South Boston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Needham to South Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Needham to South Boston?

The best way to get from Needham to South Boston is to train which takes 35 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Needham to South Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Needham to South Boston train arrive?

Needham to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.

Can I drive from Needham to South Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to South Boston is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Needham to South Boston.

Where can I stay near South Boston?

There are 1566+ hotels available in South Boston.

Needham to South Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 59 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Needham to South Boston by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain Needham Line
35 min
$2–8
Line 59 bus, line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
1h 21m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham to South Bostontaxi 12 mi
23 min
$40–50
Drive 12 mi
1. Drive from Needham to South Bostoncar 12 mi
23 min
$3–4

Needham to South Boston by train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 11.4 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Lincoln St @ Essex St via Watertown Sq Terminal and Technology Way @ Watertown Yard in around 1h 21m.

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