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

From Lexington to Needham by bus, subway and train

To get from Lexington to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 76 bus from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the NEEDHAM train from South Station station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

97min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
    ID 8651
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Alewife Via Hanscom Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    24 min
  • 6
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #609 | Needham Heights
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    36 min
  • 8
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lexington to Needham by bus, subway and train via 78, RED LINE and NEEDHAM

To get from Lexington to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 78 bus from Appleton St @ Lublin St station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the NEEDHAM train from South Station station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

133min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Appleton St @ Lublin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Appleton St @ Lublin St
    ID 2466
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #609 | Needham Heights
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lexington to Needham

The distance between Lexington, Boston and Needham, Boston is approximately 23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington 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 Lexington

Lexington is located at Lexington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Watertown St @ Peacock Farm Rd.

Train stations close to Lexington:

  • Waverley
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Lexington:

  • Watertown St @ Peacock Farm Rd
  • Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
  • Wadsworth Rd @ Appleton St

Public transit stations close to Needham, Boston

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

Train stations close to Needham:

  • Needham Center
  • Needham Heights
  • Hersey

Bus stations close to Needham:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lexington to Needham by bus, subway and train via 78, RED LINE and NEEDHAM

To get from Lexington to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 78 bus from Appleton St @ Lublin St station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the NEEDHAM train from South Station station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

133min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Appleton St @ Lublin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Appleton St @ Lublin St
    ID 2466
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #609 | Needham Heights
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    36 min
  • 9
    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 Lexington to Needham?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 76, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line NEEDHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line NEEDHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

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

    The 76 bus line goes from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd station near Lexington to Alewife Via Hanscom Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Alewife Via Hanscom Airport station near Needham in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Lexington and Needham in Boston by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the 76 bus from the Watertown St @ Crescent Rd stop near Lexington in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Alewife Via Hanscom Airport station, which is closest to Needham in Boston.

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

    The ride from Lexington to Needham costs $11.10.

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