There are 4 ways to get from Lawrence to Needham by train, subway, car, taxi, or tram
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Lawrence to Oak Grovetrain
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Rugglessubway
- Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain
2h 31m$8–20Drive 36.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Needhamcar 36.4 mi
48 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lawrence to Needhamtaxi 36.4 mi
48 min$110–140Train, tram
- Take the train from Lawrence to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Highlandstram D
2h 49m$9–19
Lawrence to Needham by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Needham is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Needham is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence to Needham. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Needham Center via Oak Grove and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Lawrence and Needham is 40 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Needham without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 31m and costs $8 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Lawrence to Needham, including transfers.
Lawrence to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
Lawrence to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Needham is 37 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Lawrence to Needham.
There are 1652+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Lawrence, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lawrence 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 Lawrence to Needham in around 48 min.
Train from Lawrence to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
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
Train from Lawrence to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
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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