There are 4 ways to get from Andover to Needham by train, subway, car, taxi, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Andover to Oak Grovetrain
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Rugglessubway
- Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain
2h 23m$7–20Drive 32.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Andover to Needhamcar 32.4 mi
44 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Andover to Needhamtaxi 32.4 mi
44 min$100–130Train, tram
- Take the train from Andover to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Highlandstram D
2h 41m$8–18
Andover to Needham by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Andover to Needham is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Andover to Needham is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Andover to Needham. However, there are services departing from Andover and arriving at Needham Center via Oak Grove and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Andover and Needham is 37 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.
The best way to get from Andover to Needham without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 23m and costs $7 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Andover to Needham, including transfers.
Andover to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Andover station.
Andover to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Andover to Needham is 33 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Andover to Needham.
There are 1650+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Andover, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Andover to Needham. However, you can take the train to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove, take the subway to Ruggles, walk to Ruggles, then take the train to Needham Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Andover to Needham in around 44 min.
Train from Andover to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Subway from Oak Grove to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Ruggles to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Train from Andover to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Tram from North Station to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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