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How to get fromArlington to Needhamby bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 77 bus, subway, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Peg Spengler Way to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rdbus bus 77
    2. Take the subway from Porter to South Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train
    2h 4m
    $7–15

  2. Line 77 bus, line 71 bus, line 59 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St to Eliot St @ Bennett Stbus bus 77
    2. Take the bus from Mt Auburn St @ Story St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 71
    3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    2h 13m
    $3–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arlington to Needhamtaxi taxi 11.3 mi
    22 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive 11.3 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington to Needhamcar car 11.3 mi
    22 min
    $3

Arlington to Needham by bus, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St to Highland Ave @ May St via Eliot St @ Bennett St, Mt Auburn St @ Story St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 2h 13m.

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