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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Needham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Needham is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Needham. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Needham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Needham Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Cambridge to Needham?

The distance between Cambridge and Needham is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Needham without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $8.

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

The train from Back Bay to Needham Center takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Needham bus from?

Cambridge to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Needham train from?

Cambridge to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Needham?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Needham is to train which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 71 bus and line 59 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Cambridge to Needham bus arrive?

Cambridge to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.

Where does the Cambridge to Needham train arrive?

Cambridge to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Needham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Cambridge to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1699+ hotels available in Needham.

Cambridge to Needham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 71 bus, and line 59 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
34 min
$2–8
Line 71 bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 71
2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
1h 40m
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Needhamtaxi 10.7 mi
22 min
$35–45
Drive 10.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Needhamcar 10.7 mi
22 min
$2–3

Cambridge to Needham by train

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Distance: 11.4 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Needham Center hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harvard to Highland Ave @ May St via Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 40m.

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