How to get from Newton to Needham by bus?

From Newton to Needham by bus

To get from Newton to Needham in Boston, take the 556 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Walnut St @ Page Rd station. Next, take the 59 bus from Walnut St @ Page Rd station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

45min$5.95
Bus - 556556
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Washington St @ Bacon St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newton
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Waltham Highlands
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Page Rd
    ID 8168
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St @ Page Rd
    ID 82851
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Needham Junction
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newton to Needham by bus via 558 and 59

To get from Newton to Needham in Boston, take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Watertown St @ Chapel St station. Next, take the 59 bus from Watertown St @ Chapel St station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

54min$5.95
Bus - 558558
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Washington St @ Bacon St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newton
  • 2
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown St @ Chapel St
    ID 8171
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown St @ Chapel St
    ID 8186
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Needham Junction
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newton to Needham

The distance between Newton, Boston and Needham, Boston is approximately 9.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newton to Needham by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Newton

Newton is located at Newton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Bacon St.

Subway stations close to Newton:

  • Boston College
  • Newton Centre
  • South Street

Train stations close to Newton:

  • Newtonville
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Newton:

  • Washington St @ Bacon St
  • Centre St @ Pearl St
  • Centre St @ Jefferson 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 Newton to Needham by bus via 558 and 59

To get from Newton to Needham in Boston, take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Watertown St @ Chapel St station. Next, take the 59 bus from Watertown St @ Chapel St station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

54min$5.95
Bus - 558558
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Washington St @ Bacon St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newton
  • 2
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown St @ Chapel St
    ID 8171
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown St @ Chapel St
    ID 8186
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Needham Junction
    34 min
  • 7
    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 Newton to Needham?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 556, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 558, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

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

    The 556 bus line goes from Waltham Highlands station near Newton to Walnut St @ Page Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Walnut St @ Page Rd station near Needham in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Newton to Needham in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Newton and Needham in Boston by bus is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the 556 bus from the Waltham Highlands stop near Newton in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Walnut St @ Page Rd stop, which is closest to Needham in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Newton to Needham?

    The ride from Newton to Needham costs $5.95.