There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley to Needham by bus, train, taxi, or foot
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Bus, line 59 bus
best- Take the bus from Cross St to Woodland MBTA Train Stationbus Rt201
- Take the bus from Walnut St @ Lincoln St - Newton Highland Station to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
1h 33m$6–10Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
2h 4m$4–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Needhamtaxi 3.8 mi
7 min$14–18Walk
- Take the walk from Wellesley to Needhamwalk 3.9 mi
1h 15m
Wellesley to Needham by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Needham is to bus and line 59 bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Needham is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $14 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellesley to Needham. However, there are services departing from Cross St and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Walnut St @ Lincoln St - Newton Highland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Needham. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Wellesley and Needham is 13 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Needham without a car is to bus and line 59 bus which takes 1h 33m and costs $5 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Wellesley to Needham, including transfers.
Wellesley to Needham bus services, operated by MetroWest, depart from Cross St station.
Wellesley to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Needham is to bus and line 59 bus which takes 1h 33m and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $11 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cross St to Highland Ave @ May St via Woodland MBTA Train Station, Woodland, Newton Highlands, and Walnut St @ Lincoln St - Newton Highland Station in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wellesley Square to Needham Center via Back Bay in around 2h 4m.
Train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Cross St to Woodland MBTA Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Walnut St @ Lincoln St - Newton Highland Station to Highland Ave @ May St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Wellesley to Needham bus services, operated by MetroWest, arrive at Woodland MBTA Train Station.
Wellesley to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
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