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There are 6 ways to get from Milton to Needham by bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Line 245 bus, line 31 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pleasant St @ Lodge St to Mattapanbus bus 245
    2. Take the bus from Mattapan to Forest Hillsbus bus 31 / ...
    3. Take the train from Forest Hills to Needham Centertrain train
    1h 53m
    $3–11

  2. Drive  11.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milton to Needhamcar car 11.2 mi
    22 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 12 bus, line 21 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reedsdale Rd and Meredith Cir to Ashmont Station OBbus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from Ashmont to Forest Hillsbus bus 21
    3. Take the train from Forest Hills to Needham Centertrain train
    2h 1m
    $3–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Milton to Needhamtaxi taxi 11.2 mi
    22 min
    $35–45

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Ashmont to South Stationsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    2h 11m
    $6–13

  6. Bus, line 21 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Randolph Ave @ Reedsdale Rd to Ashmontbus bus 240
    2. Take the bus from Ashmont to Forest Hillsbus bus 21
    3. Take the train from Forest Hills to Needham Centertrain train
    2h 11m
    $2–11

Milton to Needham by bus and train

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Milton to Needham. However, you can take the line 245 bus to Mattapan, take the line 31 bus to Forest Hills, walk to Forest Hills, then take the train to Needham Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reedsdale Rd and Meredith Cir to Needham Center via Ashmont, Forest Hills, and Forest Hills in around 2h 1m.

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