There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Wellesley College by bus, train, taxi, or foot
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Line 59 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newton Highlandsbus 59
- Take the bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Cross Stbus Rt201
1h 57m$7–9Train
cheapest- Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain Needham Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 58m$4–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Wellesley Collegetaxi 4.6 mi
9 min$17–21Walk
- Take the walk from Needham to Wellesley Collegewalk 4.7 mi
1h 30m
Needham to Wellesley College by bus, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Wellesley College is to line 59 bus and bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Wellesley College is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $17 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Wellesley College. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Cross St via Woodland MBTA Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Wellesley College. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Wellesley Square via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Needham and Wellesley College is 14 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Wellesley College without a car is to line 59 bus and bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Needham to Wellesley College, including transfers.
Needham to Wellesley College bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Wellesley College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Wellesley College is to line 59 bus and bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $6 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $11 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Wellesley College, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Wellesley College via Newton Highlands, Newton Highlands, Woodland, Woodland MBTA Train Station, and Cross St in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needham Center to Wellesley College via Back Bay and Wellesley Square in around 1h 58m.
Train from Needham Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Back Bay to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Brockton Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 508 587 4000
Yellow Cab - Brockton
- Phone
- +1 508 583 1234
Cowen's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 508 580 8584
A & T Taxi
- Phone
- +1 781 344 4299
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Booking & Getting There
Needham to Wellesley College bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Highlands station.
Needham to Wellesley College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
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