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

The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Needham is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Needham is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelsea to Needham. However, there are services departing from Box District and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Federal St @ Franklin St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Chelsea and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Chelsea station to Needham. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Chelsea to Needham?

The distance between Chelsea and Needham is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelsea to Needham without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $6 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Chelsea to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Needham bus from?

Chelsea to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Box District station.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Needham train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelsea to Needham?

The best way to get from Chelsea to Needham is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $6 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 504 bus and line 59 bus, which costs $3 - $15 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Chelsea to Needham bus arrive?

Chelsea to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station.

Where does the Chelsea to Needham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelsea to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Needham is 15 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Chelsea to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1660+ hotels available in Needham.

Chelsea to Needham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 504 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
1h 45m
$7–15
Drive 15.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chelsea to Needhamcar 15.3 mi
27 min
$3–4
Bus, line 504 bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Box District to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl3
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 44m
$4–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelsea to Needhamtaxi 15.3 mi
27 min
$50–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Square to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl3
2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
1h 56m
$4–12

Chelsea to Needham by bus, subway, and train

91Weekly Services

1h 45mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.2 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Chelsea, 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 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Box District to Highland Ave @ May St via Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, Federal St @ Franklin St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 2h 44m.

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