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

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Chinatown is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Needham to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and Chinatown?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Kneeland St @ Washington St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Center and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Needham to Chinatown?

The distance between Needham and Chinatown is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needham to Chinatown without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $2 - $8.

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

The train from Needham Center to South Station takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Needham to Chinatown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Needham to Chinatown train from?

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

Train or bus from Needham to Chinatown?

The best way to get from Needham to Chinatown is to train which takes 41 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Needham to Chinatown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Needham to Chinatown train arrive?

Needham to Chinatown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.

Can I drive from Needham to Chinatown?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Chinatown is 11 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Needham to Chinatown.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 1802+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Needham to Chinatown - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
41 min
$2–8
Line 59 bus, line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Kneeland St @ Washington Stbus 504
1h 23m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham to Chinatowntaxi 11.3 mi
22 min
$35–45
Drive 11.3 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Chinatowncar 11.3 mi
22 min
$2–3

Needham to Chinatown by train

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Distance: 12.8 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Kneeland St @ Washington St via Watertown Sq Terminal and Technology Way @ Watertown Yard in around 1h 23m.

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