There are 4 ways to get from Quincy to Needham by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Quincy Center to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
1h 52m$4–10Drive 17.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Quincy to Needhamcar 17.1 mi
22 min$3–5Subway, line 504 bus, line 59 bus
- Take the subway from Quincy Center to South Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Galen St @ Water Stbus 504
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
2h 38m$4–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Quincy to Needhamtaxi 17.1 mi
22 min$55–70
Quincy to Needham by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quincy to Needham is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Quincy to Needham is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Quincy to Needham. However, there are services departing from Quincy Center and arriving at Needham Center via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Quincy and Needham is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from Quincy to Needham without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 52m and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Quincy to Needham, including transfers.
Quincy to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Quincy Center station.
Quincy to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quincy to Needham is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Quincy to Needham.
There are 1695+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Quincy, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Quincy to Needham. However, you can take the subway to South Station, walk to South Station, then take the train to Needham Center. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Quincy Center to Highland Ave @ May St via South Station, Otis St @ Summer St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 2h 38m.
Subway from Quincy Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Subway from Quincy Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Galen St @ Water St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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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