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

The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Needham is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Needham is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlestown to Needham. However, there are services departing from Bunker Hill St @ Green St and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Federal St @ Franklin St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Charlestown and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Charlestown to Needham. However, there are services departing from Community College and arriving at Needham Center via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Charlestown to Needham?

The distance between Charlestown and Needham is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlestown to Needham without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 35m and costs $3 - $10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Charlestown to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlestown to Needham bus from?

Charlestown to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Bunker Hill St @ Green St station.

Where do I catch the Charlestown to Needham train from?

Charlestown to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Community College station.

Where does the Charlestown to Needham bus arrive?

Charlestown to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Devonshire St @ Milk St station.

Where does the Charlestown to Needham train arrive?

Charlestown to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.

Can I drive from Charlestown to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to Needham is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Charlestown to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Needham.

Charlestown to Needham - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 93 bus

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Community College to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
2. Take the train from Forest Hills to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
1h 35m
$3–9
Line 93 bus, line 504 bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Bunker Hill St @ Green St to Devonshire St @ Milk Stbus 93
2. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Galen St @ Water Stbus 504
3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
2h 37m
$4–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charlestown to Needhamtaxi 13 mi
24 min
$40–55
Drive 13 mi
1. Drive from Charlestown to Needhamcar 13 mi
24 min
$3–4

Charlestown to Needham by subway and train

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 14.2 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bunker Hill St @ Green St to Highland Ave @ May St via Devonshire St @ Milk St, Federal St @ Franklin St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 2h 37m.

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