There are 5 ways to get from Haverhill to Needham by train, subway, car, taxi, or tram
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Haverhill to Oak Grovetrain
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Rugglessubway
- Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain
2h 39m$9–22Drive 41.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Haverhill to Needhamcar 41.8 mi
1h$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haverhill to Needhamtaxi 41.8 mi
1h$260–310Train, tram
- Take the train from Haverhill Amtrak to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Highlandstram D
2h 40m$12–27Train, tram via North Station
- Take the train from Haverhill to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Highlandstram D
3h 1m$10–20
Haverhill to Needham by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haverhill to Needham is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Haverhill to Needham is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Haverhill to Needham. However, there are services departing from Haverhill and arriving at Needham Center via Oak Grove and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Haverhill and Needham is 47 miles. The road distance is 42 miles.
The best way to get from Haverhill to Needham without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 39m and costs $9 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Haverhill to Needham, including transfers.
Haverhill to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Haverhill station.
Haverhill to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haverhill to Needham is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Haverhill to Needham.
There are 1650+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Haverhill, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Haverhill 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 Haverhill to Needham in around 1h.
Train from Haverhill to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
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
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
Train from Haverhill to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
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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