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How to get fromBurlington to Needhamby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Burlington to Needham by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 354 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Bedford St to State St @ Washington Mall - State St Stabus bus 354
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    2h 35m
    $4–12

  2. Line 350 bus, line 77 bus, line 59 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Bedford St to Massachusetts Ave @ Broadwaybus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Broadway to Eliot St @ Bennett Stbus bus 77
    3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    2h 58m
    $3–9

  3. Line 350 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Bedford St to Alewifebus bus 350
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    2h 45m
    $7–15

  4. Drive 18.8 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Needhamcar car 18.8 mi
    24 min
    $4–5

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Needhamtaxi taxi 18.8 mi
    24 min
    $60–75

Burlington to Needham by bus, foot, and train

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 32.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Cambridge St @ Bedford St to Highland Ave @ May St via Massachusetts Ave @ Broadway, Eliot St @ Bennett St, Mt Auburn St @ Story St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 2h 58m.

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