There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Needham by train, car, taxi, or tram
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 Ipswich to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
2h 33m$9–22Drive 38.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ipswich to Needhamcar 38.3 mi
1h 4m$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipswich to Needhamtaxi 38.3 mi
1h 4m$120–150Train, tram
- Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Highlandstram D
2h 45m$9–19
Ipswich to Needham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Needham is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Needham is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Needham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Needham Center via North Station and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Ipswich and Needham is 41 miles. The road distance is 38.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Needham without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $9 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Ipswich to Needham, including transfers.
Ipswich to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Needham is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Ipswich to Needham.
There are 1771+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Ipswich, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Ipswich to Needham Center via North Station, North Station, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Ipswich to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Ruggles to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $1–8
Train from Ipswich to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $5–11
Tram from North Station to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
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