There are 4 ways to get from Needham Heights (Station) to Boston by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Heights to South Stationtrain Needham Line
45 min$2–8Line 59 bus, line 504 bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
1h 23m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham Heights (Station) to Bostontaxi 11.4 mi
20 min$35–45Drive 11.4 mi
- Drive from Needham Heights (Station) to Bostoncar 11.4 mi
20 min$2–3
Needham Heights (Station) to Boston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham Heights (Station) to Boston is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham Heights (Station) to Boston is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham Heights (Station) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Heights and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Needham Heights (Station) and Boston is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.
The best way to get from Needham Heights (Station) to Boston without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Needham Heights to South Station takes 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Needham Heights (Station) to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd station.
Needham Heights (Station) to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Heights station.
The best way to get from Needham Heights (Station) to Boston is to train which takes 45 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Needham Heights (Station), MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Needham Heights to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd to Lincoln St @ Essex St via Watertown Sq Terminal and Technology Way @ Watertown Yard in around 1h 23m.
Train from Needham Heights to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Brockton Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 508 587 4000
Yellow Cab - Brockton
- Phone
- +1 508 583 1234
Cowen's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 508 580 8584
A & T Taxi
- Phone
- +1 781 344 4299
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Booking & Getting There
Needham Heights (Station) to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham Heights (Station) to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham Heights (Station) to Boston is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Needham Heights (Station) to Boston.
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