How to get from Needham Center to Braintree, MA by subway and train?

From Needham Center to Braintree, MA by subway and train

To get from Needham Center to Braintree, MA in Braintree Town, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Braintree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Braintree, MA on the Moovit app.

95min$9.40
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Braintree, MA
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hills
    25 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Braintree
    27 min
  • 8
    Walk to Braintree, MA
    Walk to
    Braintree, MA
    0.82 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham Center to Braintree, MA

The distance between Needham Center, Braintree Town and Braintree, MA, Braintree Town is approximately 24.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center to Braintree, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Braintree Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Needham Center to Braintree, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Needham Center to Braintree, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham Center) and destination (Braintree, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham Center to Braintree, MA?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Center and Braintree, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham Center to Braintree, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Forest Hills station near Needham Center in Needham to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Downtown Crossing station near Braintree, MA in Braintree Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham Center to Braintree, MA by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Needham Center in Needham and Braintree, MA in Braintree Town by train and subway is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Needham Center to get to Braintree, MA?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Forest Hills station near Needham Center in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham Center and Braintree, MA?

    Get off the train at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Braintree, MA in Braintree Town.

  • How much is the train fare from Needham Center to Braintree, MA?

    The ride from Needham Center to Braintree, MA costs $9.40.

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