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There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Needham by train, bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    2h 18m
    $7–20

  2. Line 450 bus, line 504 bus, line 59 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus bus 450
    2. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 504
    3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    3h 29m
    $4–14

  3. Line 450 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus bus 450
    2. Take the tram from Haymarket to Newton Highlandstram tram D
    2h 50m
    $6–12

  4. Drive  26.5 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Needhamcar car 26.5 mi
    44 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Needhamtaxi taxi 26.5 mi
    44 min
    $80–100

  6. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Newton Highlandstram tram D
    2h 24m
    $7–17

Salem to Needham by train and subway

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Salem to Needham Center via North Station, North Station, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Highland Ave @ May St via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Otis St @ Summer St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 3h 29m.

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