There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Andover by train, subway, car, taxi, or tram
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain
- Take the subway from Ruggles to Malden Centersubway
- Take the train from Malden Center to Andovertrain
2h 34m$8–19Drive 30.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Andovercar 30.9 mi
48 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Andovertaxi 30.9 mi
48 min$95–120Tram, train
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Andovertrain Haverhill Line
2h 59m$9–17
Needham to Andover by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Andover is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Andover is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Andover. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Andover via Ruggles and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Needham and Andover is 37 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Andover without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 34m and costs $7 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Needham to Andover, including transfers.
Needham to Andover train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Andover train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Andover is 31 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Needham to Andover.
There are 154+ hotels available in Andover.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Andover, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Needham to Andover. However, you can take the train to Ruggles, walk to Ruggles, take the subway to Malden Center, walk to Malden Center, then take the train to Andover. Alternatively, you can drive from Needham to Andover in around 48 min.
Train from Needham Center to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Subway from Ruggles to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Malden Center to Andover
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Tram from Newton Highlands to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Andover
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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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