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How to get fromNeedham to Brightonby bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Brighton by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 59 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ Oakland Ave to Newton Highlandsbus bus 59
    2. Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Reservoirtram tram D
    47 min
    $6–12

  2. Drive  6.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needham to Brightoncar car 6.9 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Boston Landingtrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    1h 17m
    $3–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Brightontaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    12 min
    $24–29

  5. Line 59 bus, line 57 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Washington St @ Foster Stbus bus 57
    51 min
    $3–9

Needham to Brighton by bus and tram

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.9 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

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

You can take a train from Needham Center to Boston Landing via Back Bay in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Washington St @ Foster St via Watertown Sq Terminal and Technology Way @ Watertown Yard in around 51 min.

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