There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Fitchburg by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain Needham Line
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
3h 7m$14–25Drive 43.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Fitchburgcar 43.5 mi
1h 2m$8–12Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 15m$12–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Fitchburgtaxi 43.5 mi
1h 2m$130–170Tram, train
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
3h 32m$14–22
Needham to Fitchburg by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Fitchburg is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Fitchburg is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Fitchburg MA via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Fitchburg via Ruggles and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Needham and Fitchburg is 63 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Fitchburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $13 - $26.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Needham to Fitchburg, including transfers.
Needham to Fitchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Fitchburg is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $13 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $27 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Fitchburg, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to Fitchburg via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $9–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Needham Center to Ruggles
- 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 North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $9–15
Tram from Newton Highlands to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $9–15
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
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More Questions & Answers
Needham to Fitchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.
Needham to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Fitchburg is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Needham to Fitchburg.
There are 19+ hotels available in Fitchburg.