There are 4 ways to get from Burlington to Needham by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Bostonbus Greyhound US0260
5h 59m$35–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 52m$89–226Drive 223.7 mi
- Drive from Burlington to Needhamcar 223.7 mi
4h 1m$41–59Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to White River Junction Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lebanon (LEB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LEB - BOS
5h 46m$120–166
Burlington to Needham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burlington to Needham is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Burlington to Needham is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlington to Needham. However, there are services departing from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlington to Needham. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Needham Center via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between Burlington and Needham is 238 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.
The best way to get from Burlington to Needham without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Burlington to Needham, including transfers.
Burlington to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr station.
Burlington to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Burlington to Needham is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $230 and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Burlington, VT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington to Needham Center via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 11h 52m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Lebanon to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to White River Junction Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Burlington to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Burlington to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlington to Needham is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Burlington to Needham.
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