How to get from Needham to Burlington by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Needham to Burlington in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Junction station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 350 bus from Alewife station to Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

148min$11.10
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 350350
Leaves from Needham Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Junction
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    31 min
  • 6
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    North Burlington Via Mall Rd
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    ID 6902
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham to Burlington

The distance between Needham, Boston and Burlington, Boston is approximately 33.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham to Burlington by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Needham

Needham is located at Needham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Needham Junction.

Train stations close to Needham:

  • Needham Heights
  • Needham Center
  • Hersey

Bus stations close to Needham:

  • Needham Junction
  • Chestnut St @ Oak St
  • Chestnut St Opp Oak St

Public transit stations close to Burlington, Boston

Burlington is located at Burlington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Cambridge St & Van Norden Rd.

Train stations close to Burlington:

  • Wilmington

Bus stations close to Burlington:

  • Cambridge St & Van Norden Rd
  • Cambridge St & Four Acre Dr
  • Cambridge St @ Pontos Ave

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham to Burlington?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 350.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham and Burlington in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham to Burlington in Boston?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Needham Junction station near Needham to #606 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till #606 | South Station station near Burlington in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham to Burlington in Boston by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Needham and Burlington in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Needham to get to Burlington in Boston?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Needham Junction station near Needham in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham and Burlington in Boston?

    Get off the train at the #606 | South Station stop, which is closest to Burlington in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Needham to Burlington?

    The ride from Needham to Burlington costs $11.10.

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