There are 3 ways to get from Fairfield to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
5h 25m$46–672Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
8h 21m$26–51Drive 147.2 mi
- Drive from Fairfield to Needhamcar 147.2 mi
2h 47m$27–39
Fairfield to Needham by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Needham is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Needham is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Needham. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Reef Rd. and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Hartford Union Station, Otis St @ Summer St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Needham. However, there are services departing from Fairfield and arriving at Needham Center via New Haven and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Fairfield and Needham is 189 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Needham without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Fairfield to Needham, including transfers.
Fairfield to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Fairfield to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Needham is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Reef Rd. to Highland Ave @ May St via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Hartford Union Station, Boston, Otis St @ Summer St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 8h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfield to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Fairfield to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Needham is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Fairfield to Needham.
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