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

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the subway from Ruggles to Oak Grovesubway subway Orange Line
    1h 27m
    $6–15

  2. Drive 17.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needham to Melrosecar car 17.3 mi
    33 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 59 bus, line 71 bus, line 109 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus bus 71
    3. Take the bus from Harvard to Sullivan Squarebus bus 109
    2h 14m
    $6–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Melrosetaxi taxi 17.3 mi
    33 min
    $55–70

Needham to Melrose by train, subway, and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Main St @ E Emerson St via Watertown Sq Terminal, Harvard, Sullivan Square, Sullivan Square, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 14m.

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