There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Hudson by train, car, taxi, or bus
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 Needham Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
- Take the train from Porter to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
3h 38m$11–23Drive 23.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Hudsoncar 23.1 mi
39 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Hudsontaxi 23.1 mi
39 min$70–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain
- Take the train from Back Bay to Framinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Banana Lot/Intermodal Center to Newton and Weed Stbus
4h 37m$9–16
Needham to Hudson by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Hudson is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Hudson is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Hudson. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at South Acton via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Needham and Hudson is 48 miles. The road distance is 23.2 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Hudson without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $11 - $23.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Needham to Hudson, including transfers.
Needham to Hudson train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Hudson train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Hudson is 23 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Needham to Hudson.
There are 116+ hotels available in Hudson.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Hudson, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to Downtown Hudson via South Station, South Station, Porter, Porter, South Acton, and South Acton MBTA Station in around 3h 38m.
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Porter to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from Needham Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Back Bay to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Banana Lot/Intermodal Center to Newton and Weed St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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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