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How to get fromChelsea to Needhamby subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from North Station to Rugglessubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    1h 43m
    $6–15

  2. Drive  15.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelsea to Needhamcar car 15.3 mi
    27 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus, line 504 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Box District to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus bus Sl3
    2. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 504
    3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    2h 44m
    $4–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelsea to Needhamtaxi taxi 15.3 mi
    27 min
    $50–60

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Square to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus bus Sl3
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    1h 54m
    $4–12

Chelsea to Needham by bus, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Box District to Highland Ave @ May St via Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, Otis St @ Summer St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 2h 44m.

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