There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Concord by train, subway, bus, taxi, car, 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, subway
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Forest Hillstrain
- Take the subway from Forest Hills to North Stationsubway
- Take the train from North Station to Concordtrain
2h 13m$7–20Line 59 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the train from Waverley to Concordtrain Fitchburg Line
2h 19m$4–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Concordtaxi 17.3 mi
24 min$55–70Drive 17.3 mi
- Drive from Needham to Concordcar 17.3 mi
24 min$4–5Tram, train
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Concordtrain Fitchburg Line
2h 34m$8–17
Needham to Concord by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Concord is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Concord is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Concord. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Concord via Forest Hills and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Needham and Concord is 34 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Concord without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 13m and costs $7 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Needham to Concord, including transfers.
Needham to Concord train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Concord train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Concord is 17 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Needham to Concord.
There are 58+ hotels available in Concord.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Concord, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Needham to Concord. However, you can take the train to Forest Hills, walk to Forest Hills, take the subway to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the train to Concord. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Concord via Watertown Sq Terminal, Mt Auburn St @ Homer Ave, Church St @ Lexington St, and Waverley in around 2h 19m.
Train from Needham Center to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from Forest Hills to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Train from Waverley to Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from Newton Highlands to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Brockton Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 508 587 4000
Yellow Cab - Brockton
- Phone
- +1 508 583 1234
Cowen's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 508 580 8584
A & T Taxi
- Phone
- +1 781 344 4299
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