What is the cheapest way to get from Needham to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Cambridge is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Needham to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Needham to Cambridge is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Harvard via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Center and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Needham to Cambridge?

The distance between Needham and Cambridge is 11 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.

How do I travel from Needham to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Needham to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs $2 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Needham to Cambridge?

The train from Needham Center to Back Bay takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Needham to Cambridge bus from?

Needham to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.

Where do I catch the Needham to Cambridge train from?

Needham to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.

Train or bus from Needham to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Needham to Cambridge is to train which takes 32 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 71 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h.

Where does the Needham to Cambridge bus arrive?

Needham to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.

Where does the Needham to Cambridge train arrive?

Needham to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.

Can I drive from Needham to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Cambridge is 11 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Needham to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1715+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Needham to Cambridge - 5 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, and line 71 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain Needham Line
32 min
$2–8
Line 59 bus, line 71 bus
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus 71
1h
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham to Cambridgetaxi 10.9 mi
23 min
$35–45
Drive 10.9 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Cambridgecar 10.9 mi
23 min
$2–3
Line 59 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newton Highlandsbus 59
2. Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Union Squaretram D
1h 19m
$5–7

Needham to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 11.4 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Harvard via Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h.

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