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How to get fromNeedham to Actonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Acton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus bus Acton/Concord Commuter
    2h 42m
    $14–20

  2. Drive 21.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needham to Actoncar car 21.3 mi
    33 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Actontaxi taxi 21.3 mi
    33 min
    $65–85

  4. Line 59 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus bus Acton/Concord Commuter
    3h 23m
    $15–21

Needham to Acton by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, and Boston, MA - Copley Square in around 3h 23m.

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