There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
48 min$5–11Drive 11.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospitalcar 11.7 mi
21 min$3–4Line 59 bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Main St @ Cross St to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl Stbus 70
1h 21m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospitaltaxi 11.7 mi
21 min$35–50Line 59 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newton Highlandsbus 59
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Science Park/West Endtram D
1h 19m$5–7
Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St via Main St @ Cross St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Charles/MGH via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Needham and Massachusetts General Hospital is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital, including transfers.
Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital is to train which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 70 bus, which costs $5 - $13 and takes 1h 21m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Massachusetts General Hospital, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Massachusetts General Hospital via Watertown Sq Terminal, Main St @ Cross St, Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St, Central, and Charles/MGH in around 1h 21m.
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from Newton Highlands to Science Park/West End
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St @ Cross St to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Brockton Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 508 587 4000
Yellow Cab - Brockton
- Phone
- +1 508 583 1234
Cowen's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 508 580 8584
A & T Taxi
- Phone
- +1 781 344 4299
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Booking & Getting There
Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Needham to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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