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How to get fromNeedham to Chinatownby train, bus, taxi, or car

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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. Train

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    1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain train Needham Line
    38 min
    $2–8

  2. Line 59 bus, line 504 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 Kneeland St @ Washington Stbus bus 504
    1h 18m
    $3–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Chinatowntaxi taxi 11.3 mi
    22 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive 11.3 mi

    1. Drive from Needham to Chinatowncar car 11.3 mi
    22 min
    $3

Needham to Chinatown by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Duration: 38 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 38 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 18m.

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