There are 3 ways to get from Jamaica Plain to Needham by train, taxi, or car
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Jamaica Plain to Needham by train
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The cheapest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Needham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Needham is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $27 - $33.
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 23 min.
The distance between Jamaica Plain and Needham is 8 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica Plain to Needham without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from Forest Hills to Needham Center takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Jamaica Plain to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Jamaica Plain to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica Plain to Needham is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Jamaica Plain to Needham.
There are 1522+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Jamaica Plain, 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 23 min.
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
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