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 North Station to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
3h 10m$13–25Drive 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 21m$13–25Taxi
- 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 31m$14–22
Needham to Fitchburg by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Fitchburg via Forest Hills and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
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 10m and costs $13 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 10m 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 North Station.
The best way to get from Needham to Fitchburg is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $13 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $26 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Fitchburg, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Fitchburg every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Train from North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–15
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 Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–15
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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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Booking & Getting There
Needham to Fitchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fitchburg MA station.
Needham to Fitchburg train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fitchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Fitchburg is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Needham to Fitchburg.
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