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How to get fromSomerville to Needhamby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    34 min
    $2–8

  2. Line 71 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 71
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    1h 40m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Somerville to Needhamtaxi taxi 11.8 mi
    25 min
    $35–50

  4. Drive  11.8 mi

    1. Drive from Somerville to Needhamcar car 11.8 mi
    25 min
    $3

Somerville to Needham by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.4 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Needham Center hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harvard to Highland Ave @ May St via Watertown Sq Terminal in around 1h 40m.

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