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

From Methuen Town to Needham by bus, subway and train

To get from Methuen Town to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one subway line: take the 41 bus from Merrimack Plaza (Rite-Aid Pharmacy), Methuen station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL 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 16 min. The ride fare is $21.15.

196min$21.15
Bus - 4141
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza (Rite-Aid Pharmacy), Methuen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Methuen Town
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell
    ID 798457
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #310 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    46 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
    #611 | 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

Alternative route from Methuen Town to Needham by bus, subway and train via 41, LOWELL, GREEN LINE D and 59

To get from Methuen Town to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and one subway line: take the 41 bus from Merrimack Plaza (Rite-Aid Pharmacy), Methuen station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train, then the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 59 bus from Newton Highlands station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $15.85.

203min$15.85
Bus - 4141
Train - LOWELL
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza (Rite-Aid Pharmacy), Methuen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Methuen Town
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell
    ID 798457
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #310 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Needham Junction
    21 min
  • 13
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Methuen Town to Needham
The distance between Methuen Town, Boston and Needham, Boston is approximately 48.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Methuen Town 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 Methuen Town

Methuen Town is located at Methuen Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket.

Train stations close to Methuen Town:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Methuen Town:

  • Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
  • Merrimack Plaza
  • Royal Park Garden
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

Alternative route from Methuen Town to Needham by bus, subway and train via 41, LOWELL, GREEN LINE D and 59

To get from Methuen Town to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and one subway line: take the 41 bus from Merrimack Plaza (Rite-Aid Pharmacy), Methuen station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train, then the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 59 bus from Newton Highlands station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $15.85.

203min$15.85
Bus - 4141
Train - LOWELL
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza (Rite-Aid Pharmacy), Methuen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Methuen Town
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell
    ID 798457
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #310 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Needham Junction
    21 min
  • 13
    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 Methuen Town to Needham?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 41, Bus line LOWELL, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NEEDHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Methuen Town to Needham?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line 41, Bus line LOWELL, Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Methuen Town 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 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Methuen Town to Needham in Boston?

    The 41 bus line goes from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station near Needham in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Methuen Town and Needham in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 3 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 41 bus from the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center stop near Methuen Town in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station, which is closest to Needham in Boston.

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

    The ride from Methuen Town to Needham costs $21.15.

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