There are 3 ways to get from Dorchester to Needham by train, taxi, or car
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Dorchester to Needham by train
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The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Needham is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Needham is to train which takes 21 min and costs $1 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Needham Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Dorchester and Needham is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Needham without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from Forest Hills to Needham Center takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Dorchester to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Dorchester to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Needham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Dorchester to Needham.
There are 1659+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Forest Hills to Needham Center hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 21 min.
Train from Forest Hills to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
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