There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Marion by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 35m$47–65Drive 54.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Marioncar 54.2 mi
1h 5m$10–15Train, bus
- Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus
- Take the bus from SRTA New Bedford Terminal to Route 6 & Front Stbus
4h 30m$14–30Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
- Take the bus from SRTA New Bedford Terminal to Route 6 & Front Stbus Ware
5h 18m$16–28
Needham to Marion by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Marion is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Marion is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Marion. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Route 6 & Front St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Boston South Buses and SRTA New Bedford Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Marion. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at New Bedford via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Needham and Marion is 86 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Marion without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Needham to Marion, including transfers.
Needham to Marion bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from Boston South Buses station.
Needham to Marion train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Marion is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $29 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Marion, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to Marion via South Station and New Bedford in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Route 6 & Front St via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston South Buses, and SRTA New Bedford Terminal in around 5h 18m.
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–12
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 508-999-5211
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern RTA
Bus from SRTA New Bedford Terminal to Route 6 & Front St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeastern RTA
Bus from SRTA New Bedford Terminal to Route 6 & Front St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeastern RTA
- Phone
- 800-483-2500
- Website
- gatra.org
Bus from SRTA New Bedford Terminal to Route 6 & Front St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.gatra.org/
- Schedules at
- http://www.gatra.org/index.php/routes/
Bus from SRTA New Bedford Terminal to Route 6 & Front St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.gatra.org/
- Schedules at
- http://www.gatra.org/index.php/routes/
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Dattco
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Booking & Getting There
Needham to Marion bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at New Bedford station.
Needham to Marion train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Marion is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Needham to Marion.
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