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

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There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Chelsea by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Box Districtbus bus Sl3
    1h 5m
    $3–13

  2. Line 59 bus, line 504 bus, 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 Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 504
    3. Take the bus from South Station to Box Districtbus bus Sl3
    1h 50m
    $4–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Chelseataxi taxi 15.3 mi
    25 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive  15.3 mi

    1. Drive from Needham to Chelseacar car 15.3 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Forest Hillstrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the subway from Forest Hills to North Stationsubway subway Orange Line
    1h 24m
    $5–17

Needham to Chelsea by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Box District via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and South Station in around 1h 50m.

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