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How to get fromTufts University to Needhamby subway, train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Tufts University to Needham by subway, train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Davis to South Stationsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    2h 5m
    $4–10

  2. Line 96 bus, line 71 bus, line 59 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from College Ave @ Professors Row to Eliot St @ Bennett Stbus bus 96
    2. Take the bus from Mt Auburn St @ Story St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 71
    3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    2h 13m
    $3–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tufts University to Needhamtaxi taxi 12.6 mi
    25 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive  12.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tufts University to Needhamcar car 12.6 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to Copleytram tram E / ...
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    2h 15m
    $4–10

Tufts University to Needham by foot, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Tufts University to Highland Ave @ May St via College Ave @ Professors Row, Eliot St @ Bennett St, Mt Auburn St @ Story St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 2h 13m.

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