How to get from Andover to Needham by subway and train?

From Andover to Needham by subway and train

To get from Andover to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the HAVERHILL train from Andover station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the NEEDHAM train from Ruggles station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $19.15.

162min$19.15
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Andover

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Andover
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #206 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #611 | Needham Heights
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Andover to Needham by subway and train via HAVERHILL, GREEN LINE E and NEEDHAM

To get from Andover to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the HAVERHILL train from Andover station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E subway and finally take the NEEDHAM train from Ruggles station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $19.15.

162min$19.15
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Andover

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Andover
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #206 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Northeastern University
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #611 | Needham Heights
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Andover to Needham

The distance between Andover, Boston and Needham, Boston is approximately 35.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Andover to Needham by 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 Andover

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

Train stations close to Andover:

  • Lawrence
  • Ballardvale
  • Andover

Bus stations close to Andover:

  • Andover
  • Andover Commons
  • Andover Mbta Station

Public transit stations close to Needham, Boston

Needham is located at Needham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave.

Train stations close to Needham:

  • Needham Heights
  • Needham Center
  • Hersey

Bus stations close to Needham:

  • Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave
  • Chestnut St @ Great Plain Ave
  • Needham Center

Related Routes

Alternative route from Andover to Needham by subway and train via HAVERHILL, GREEN LINE E and NEEDHAM

To get from Andover to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the HAVERHILL train from Andover station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E subway and finally take the NEEDHAM train from Ruggles station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $19.15.

162min$19.15
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Andover

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Andover
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #206 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Northeastern University
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ruggles
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #611 | Needham Heights
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    28 min
  • 10
    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 Andover to Needham?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line HAVERHILL, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEEDHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line HAVERHILL, Bus line GREEN LINE E, Bus line NEEDHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

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

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from Andover station near Andover to #206 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till #206 | North Station station near Needham in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Andover and Needham in Boston by train and subway is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the Andover station near Andover in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the #206 | North Station station, which is closest to Needham in Boston.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Andover to Needham?

    The ride from Andover to Needham costs $19.15.

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