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

From Somerville to Needham by subway and train

To get from Somerville to Needham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to South Station station. Next, take the NEEDHAM train from South Station 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
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #625 | Needham Heights
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Needham Junction
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Somerville to Needham by bus and subway

To get from Somerville to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Harvard Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

87min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7171
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Needham Junction
    39 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 Somerville to Needham

The distance between Somerville, Boston and Needham, Boston is approximately 17.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville 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 Somerville

Somerville is located at Somerville, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Holland St @ Simpson Ave.

Subway stations close to Somerville:

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • Holland St @ Simpson Ave
  • Grove St @ Highland Ave
  • Elm St @ Chester 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

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From Somerville to Needham by bus and subway

To get from Somerville to Needham in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Harvard Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

87min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7171
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Needham Junction
    39 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 Somerville to Needham?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line NEEDHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 71, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct subway between Somerville 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 Somerville to Needham in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Somerville to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till South Station station near Needham in Boston

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

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

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Somerville in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the South Station station, which is closest to Needham in Boston.

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

    The ride from Somerville to Needham costs $9.40.

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