What is the cheapest way to get from Acton to Needham?

The cheapest way to get from Acton to Needham is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Acton to Needham?

The fastest way to get from Acton to Needham is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Acton and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Acton to Needham. However, there are services departing from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Acton to Needham?

The distance between Acton and Needham is 35 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.

How do I travel from Acton to Needham without a car?

The best way to get from Acton to Needham without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 31m and costs $14 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Acton to Needham?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Acton to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acton to Needham bus from?

Acton to Needham bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.

Where does the Acton to Needham bus arrive?

Acton to Needham bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Boston, MA - Copley Square station.

Can I drive from Acton to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Needham is 22 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Acton to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1640+ hotels available in Needham.

Acton to Needham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 59 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
2h 31m
$14–20
Drive 21.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Acton to Needhamcar 21.7 mi
30 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Acton to Needhamtaxi 21.7 mi
30 min
$70–85
Bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
3h 8m
$14–22

Acton to Needham by bus and train

5Weekly Services

2h 31mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.5 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Acton, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Highland Ave @ May St via Boston, MA - Copley Square, Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 3h 8m.

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