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How to get fromNeedham to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museumby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain train Needham Line
    40 min
    $1–8

  2. 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 Commonwealth Ave @ Blandford Stbus bus 57
    1h 35m
    $3–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museumtaxi taxi 9.2 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 9.2 mi

    1. Drive from Needham to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museumcar car 9.2 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

Needham to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum by train and foot

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Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.9 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, and Commonwealth Ave @ Blandford St in around 1h 35m.

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