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 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 558558
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Washington St @ Bacon St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 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

Alternative route from Newton to Needham by bus via 553 and 59

To get from Newton to Needham in Boston, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Washington St @ Walnut St station. Next, take the 59 bus from Walnut St @ Austin St station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

49min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Washington St @ Bacon St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 7645
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St @ Austin St
    ID 82853
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Needham Junction
    30 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 9.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 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
  • South Street
  • Newton Centre

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 Chestnut St Opp Oak St.

Train stations close to Needham:

  • Needham Center
  • Needham Heights
  • Hersey

Bus stations close to Needham:

  • Chestnut St Opp Oak St
  • Chestnut St @ Oak St
  • Chestnut St @ Great Plain Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newton to Needham by bus via 553 and 59

To get from Newton to Needham in Boston, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Washington St @ Walnut St station. Next, take the 59 bus from Walnut St @ Austin St station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

49min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Washington St @ Bacon St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 7645
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St @ Austin St
    ID 82853
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Needham Junction
    30 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 54 minutes, using Bus line 558, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 553, 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 54 min.

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

    The 558 bus line goes from Washington St @ Bacon St station near Newton to Riverside station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Riverside 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 54 min.

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

    Get on the 558 bus from the Washington St @ Bacon St 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 Riverside 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.

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