There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Boston by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
38 min$2–8Line 59 bus, line 504 bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
1h 26m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Bostontaxi 12.1 mi
22 min$40–50Drive 12.1 mi
- Drive from Needham to Bostoncar 12.1 mi
22 min$2–3
Needham to Boston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Boston is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to 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 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Center and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Needham and Boston is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Boston without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Needham Center to South Station takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Needham to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Boston is to train which takes 38 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 38 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 26m.
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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 Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Boston is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Needham to Boston.
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