There are 3 ways to get from Northeastern University Station to Needham by train, taxi, or car
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Northeastern University Station to Needham by foot and train
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The cheapest way to get from Northeastern University Station to Needham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern University Station to Needham is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruggles and arriving at Needham Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Northeastern University Station and Needham is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern University Station to Needham without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs $1 - $8.
The train from Ruggles to Needham Center takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Northeastern University Station to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
Northeastern University Station to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northeastern University Station to Needham is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Northeastern University Station to Needham.
There are 1695+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Northeastern University Station, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Ruggles to Needham Center hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 30 min.
Train from Ruggles to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
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