How to get from Needham to Riverside Station by bus and subway?

From Needham to Riverside Station by bus and subway

To get from Needham to Riverside Station in Newton, take the 59 bus from Needham Junction station to Woodward St @ Boylston St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Eliot station to Riverside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Needham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Riverside Station on the Moovit app.

37min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Leaves from Needham Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Needham Junction
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodward St @ Boylston St
    ID 8152
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Eliot
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Riverside
    Ride to subway station
    Riverside
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham to Riverside Station

The distance between Needham, Newton and Riverside Station, Newton is approximately 6.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham to Riverside Station by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Needham to Riverside Station

To check the bus and subway schedule from Needham to Riverside Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham) and destination (Riverside Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham to Riverside Station?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 59, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct bus between Needham and Riverside Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Needham to Riverside Station?

    The 59 bus line goes from Needham Junction station near Needham in Boston to Woodward St @ Boylston St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Woodward St @ Boylston St station near Riverside Station in Newton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham to Riverside Station by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Needham in Boston and Riverside Station in Newton by bus and subway is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Needham to get to Riverside Station?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Needham Junction stop near Needham in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Needham and Riverside Station?

    Get off the bus at the Woodward St @ Boylston St station, which is closest to Riverside Station in Newton.

  • How much is the bus fare from Needham to Riverside Station?

    The ride from Needham to Riverside Station costs $2.40.

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