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How to get fromNeedham to Somervilleby train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Somerville by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain train Needham Line
    31 min
    $2–8

  2. Line 59 bus, line 71 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
    1h
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Somervilletaxi taxi 11.6 mi
    25 min
    $35–50

  4. Drive  11.6 mi

    1. Drive from Needham to Somervillecar car 11.6 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 59 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newton Highlandsbus bus 59
    2. Take the tram from Newton Highlands to Union Squaretram tram D
    1h 19m
    $5–7

Needham to Somerville by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.4 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Harvard via Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h.

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