There are 4 ways to get from Burlington to Needham by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Bostonbus Greyhound US0260
6h 1m$37–75Train (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 54m$117–248Drive 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 48m$131–186
Burlington to Needham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlington to Needham is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 1m.
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 6h 1m.
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 54m.
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 6h 1m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Burlington to Needham, including transfers.
Burlington to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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 6h 1m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Burlington, VT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Boston 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington to Needham Center via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 11h 54m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Lebanon to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burlington to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to White River Junction Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to White River Junction Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to White River Junction Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Burlington to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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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