There are 3 ways to get from Watertown to Needham by bus, taxi, or car
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Watertown to Needham by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Watertown to Needham is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to Needham is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $26 - $31.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Watertown Sq Terminal and arriving at Highland Ave opp Oakland Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Watertown and Needham is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to Needham without a car is to line 59 bus which takes 34 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 59 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave opp Oakland Ave takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Watertown to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Watertown to Needham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Highland Ave opp Oakland Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watertown to Needham is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Watertown to Needham.
There are 1699+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Watertown, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave opp Oakland Ave hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 34 min.
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave opp Oakland Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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