What is the cheapest way to get from Needham to South Station?

The cheapest way to get from Needham to South Station is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Needham to South Station?

The fastest way to get from Needham to South Station is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and South Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to South Station. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and South Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Needham Center and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Needham to South Station?

The distance between Needham and South Station is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.

How do I travel from Needham to South Station without a car?

The best way to get from Needham to South Station without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $2 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Needham to South Station?

The train from Needham Center to South Station takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Needham to South Station bus from?

Needham to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.

Where do I catch the Needham to South Station train from?

Needham to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.

Train or bus from Needham to South Station?

The best way to get from Needham to South Station is to train which takes 37 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the Needham to South Station bus arrive?

Needham to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.

Where does the Needham to South Station train arrive?

Needham to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.

Can I drive from Needham to South Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to South Station is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Needham to South Station.

Where can I stay near South Station?

There are 1754+ hotels available in South Station.

Needham to South Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 59 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Needham to South Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
37 min
$2–8
Line 59 bus, line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
1h 32m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Needham to South Stationtaxi 11.8 mi
23 min
$35–50
Drive 11.8 mi
1. Drive from Needham to South Stationcar 11.8 mi
23 min
$3–4

Needham to South Station by train

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Distance: 12.8 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and South Station, 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 South Station via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, and Lincoln St @ Essex St in around 1h 32m.

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