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How to get fromBoston to Needham Heightsby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from South Station to Needham Heightstrain train Needham Line
    40 min
    $2–8

  2. Line 504 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ Avery Sqbus bus 59
    1h 35m
    $3–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Needham Heightstaxi taxi 11 mi
    19 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive  11 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Needham Heightscar car 11 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

Boston to Needham Heights by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.8 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Needham Heights, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Needham Heights hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St to Highland Ave @ Avery Sq via Galen St @ Water St and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 35m.

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