There are 3 ways to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Needham by train, taxi, or car
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South Station Bus Terminal to Needham by train
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The cheapest way to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Needham is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Needham is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Needham Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between South Station Bus Terminal and Needham is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Needham without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from South Station to Needham Center takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.
South Station Bus Terminal to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
South Station Bus Terminal to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station Bus Terminal to Needham is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from South Station Bus Terminal to Needham.
There are 1652+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between South Station Bus Terminal, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Needham Center hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 34 min.
Train from South Station to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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