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Trip Overview

The average bus between Needham and Downtown Crossing takes 1h 56m and the fastest bus takes 1h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Needham to Downtown Crossing. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 56m
Duration
17 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 59 bus, line 504 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
  2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 504
1h 32m
$3–9

Needham to Downtown Crossing bus times

Buses run hourly between Needham and Downtown Crossing. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Downtown Crossing at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Watertown Sq Terminal and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needham to Downtown Crossing? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Downtown Crossing, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Downtown Crossing via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, and Lincoln St @ Essex St in around 1h 32m.

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