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

From Medford to Needham by subway and train

To get from Medford to Needham in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Wellington station to Ruggles station. Next, take the NEEDHAM train from Ruggles station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

64min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Wellington
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #607 | Needham Heights
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Medford to Needham
The distance between Medford, Boston and Needham, Boston is approximately 15.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford 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 Medford

Medford is located at Medford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Corporation Way After Bridge.

Subway stations close to Medford:

  • East Somerville Station
  • Gilman Square
  • Assembly

Bus stations close to Medford:

  • Corporation Way After Bridge
  • Corporation Way
  • Santilli Circle
Public transit stations close to Needham, Boston

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

Train stations close to Needham:

  • Needham Heights
  • Needham Center
  • Hersey

Bus stations close to Needham:

  • Chestnut St @ Great Plain Ave
  • Chapel St @ Great Plain Ave
  • Chestnut St @ Oak St
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Medford to Needham?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEEDHAM.

  • Is there a direct subway between Medford and Needham in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Medford to Needham in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Wellington station near Medford to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Forest Hills station near Needham in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Medford and Needham in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Medford to get to Needham in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Wellington station near Medford in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Medford and Needham in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills station, which is closest to Needham in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Medford to Needham?

    The ride from Medford to Needham costs $9.40.

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