There are 5 ways to get from Dedham to Needham by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 35 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Washington St opp Eastbrook Rd to Belgrade Ave @ Iona Stbus 35
- Take the train from Bellevue to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
1h 19m$3–11Drive 4.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dedham to Needhamcar 4.9 mi
8 min$1–2Bus, train
- Take the bus from 450 Washington St to Forest Hillsbus 34E
- Take the train from Forest Hills to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
1h 37m$3–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dedham to Needhamtaxi 4.9 mi
8 min$18–22Train
- Take the train from Endicott to Rugglestrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
1h 38m$3–9
Dedham to Needham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dedham to Needham is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 8 min.
The fastest way to get from Dedham to Needham is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $18 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Dedham to Needham. However, there are services departing from Endicott and arriving at Needham Center via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Dedham and Needham is 9 miles. The road distance is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Dedham to Needham without a car is to line 35 bus and train which takes 1h 19m and costs $2 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Dedham to Needham, including transfers.
Dedham to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Endicott station.
Dedham to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dedham to Needham is 5 miles. It takes approximately 8 min to drive from Dedham to Needham.
There are 1397+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Dedham, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Endicott to Needham Center via Ruggles in around 1h 38m.
Train from Bellevue to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Train from Forest Hills to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Train from Endicott to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Train from Ruggles to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Washington St opp Eastbrook Rd to Belgrade Ave @ Iona St
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 450 Washington St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- $18–22
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
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