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How to get fromNeedham to Bedfordby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway, line 62 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from South Station to Alewifesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Alewife to South Rd @ Great Rdbus bus 62
    2h 4m
    $6–16

  2. Drive 17.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needham to Bedfordcar car 17.8 mi
    24 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 59 bus, line 71 bus, line 62 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus bus 71
    3. Take the bus from Alewife to South Rd @ Great Rdbus bus 62
    2h 12m
    $6–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Bedfordtaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    24 min
    $55–70

Needham to Bedford by train, subway, and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to South Rd @ Great Rd via Watertown Sq Terminal, Harvard, Harvard, Alewife, and Alewife in around 2h 12m.

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