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

From Salisbury to Needham by bus, subway and train

To get from Salisbury to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line: take the 54 bus from Salisbury Beach station to Newburyport Commuter Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train, then the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the NEEDHAM train from Back Bay - South End station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $22.90.

211min$22.90
Bus - 5454
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Salisbury Beach
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salisbury
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Costello Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Commuter Rail Station
    ID 798479
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newburyport
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #150 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 10
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #613 | Needham Heights
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    31 min
  • 12
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Salisbury to Needham by bus and train

To get from Salisbury to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 54 bus from Salisbury Beach station to Newburyport Commuter Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train, then the SL3 bus and finally take the NEEDHAM train from South Station station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $22.90.

211min$22.90
Bus - 5454
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Salisbury Beach
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salisbury
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Costello Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Commuter Rail Station
    ID 798479
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newburyport
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #150 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    26 min
  • 10
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #613 | Needham Heights
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    36 min
  • 12
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salisbury to Needham
The distance between Salisbury, Boston and Needham, Boston is approximately 56.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salisbury to Needham 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 Salisbury

Salisbury is located at Salisbury, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Beach Road - Tidewater.

Bus stations close to Salisbury:

  • Beach Road - Tidewater
Public transit stations close to Needham, Boston

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

Train stations close to Needham:

  • Hersey

Bus stations close to Needham:

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

From Salisbury to Needham by bus and train

To get from Salisbury to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 54 bus from Salisbury Beach station to Newburyport Commuter Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train, then the SL3 bus and finally take the NEEDHAM train from South Station station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $22.90.

211min$22.90
Bus - 5454
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Salisbury Beach
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salisbury
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Costello Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Commuter Rail Station
    ID 798479
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newburyport
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #150 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    26 min
  • 10
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #613 | Needham Heights
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    36 min
  • 12
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 54, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEEDHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salisbury to Needham?

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 54, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line SL3, Bus line NEEDHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salisbury and Needham in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salisbury to Needham in Boston?

    The 54 bus line goes from Costello Transportation Center station near Salisbury to Newburyport Commuter Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line till Newburyport Commuter Rail Station station near Needham in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Salisbury and Needham in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salisbury to get to Needham in Boston?

    Get on the 54 bus from the Costello Transportation Center stop near Salisbury in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salisbury and Needham in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Newburyport Commuter Rail Station station, which is closest to Needham in Boston.

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

    The ride from Salisbury to Needham costs $22.90.

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