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How to get fromBoston Children's Hospital to Needhamby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston Children's Hospital to Needham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    48 min
    $1–8

  2. Line 57 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    2h 8m
    $3–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston Children's Hospital to Needhamtaxi taxi 8.9 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive  8.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston Children's Hospital to Needhamcar car 8.9 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

Boston Children's Hospital to Needham by foot and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.3 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Boston Children's Hospital, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Ruggles to Needham Center hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston Children's Hospital to Highland Ave @ May St via Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 2h 8m.

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