There are 5 ways to get from Holbrook to Needham by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Holbrook/Randolph to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
2h 4m$5–11Line 240 bus, line 21 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Holbrook/Randolph to Ashmontbus 240
- Take the bus from Ashmont to Forest Hillsbus 21
- Take the train from Forest Hills to Needham Centertrain
2h 23m$3–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Holbrook to Needhamtaxi 17.7 mi
23 min$60–80Drive 17.7 mi
- Drive from Holbrook to Needhamcar 17.7 mi
23 min$4–5Subway, train
- Take the subway from Braintree to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
2h 14m$7–15
Holbrook to Needham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holbrook to Needham is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Holbrook to Needham is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $60 - $80.
No, there is no direct train from Holbrook to Needham. However, there are services departing from Holbrook/Randolph and arriving at Needham Center via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Holbrook and Needham is 28 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.
The best way to get from Holbrook to Needham without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $4 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Holbrook to Needham, including transfers.
Holbrook to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Holbrook/Randolph station.
Holbrook to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holbrook to Needham is 18 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Holbrook to Needham.
There are 1714+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Holbrook, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Holbrook/Randolph to Needham Center via South Station in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Holbrook/Randolph to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from South Station to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–3
Train from Forest Hills to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from Braintree to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Holbrook/Randolph to Ashmont
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Ashmont to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.





