There are 3 ways to get from Needham to New Haven by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain Needham Line
- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
3h 38m$37–658Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to Elm St @ Church Stbus 950
5h 49m$21–39Drive 126.4 mi
- Drive from Needham to New Havencar 126.4 mi
2h 25m$22–32
Needham to New Haven by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to New Haven is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to New Haven is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to New Haven. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Elm St @ Church St via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Boston and Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to New Haven. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at New Haven via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Needham and New Haven is 168 miles. The road distance is 127.1 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to New Haven without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Needham to New Haven, including transfers.
Needham to New Haven bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to New Haven train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to New Haven is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and New Haven, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to New Haven via Back Bay and Boston in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Elm St @ Church St via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, Hartford, Union Station, and Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal in around 5h 49m.
Train from Needham Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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- Adult
- $2–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to Elm St @ Church St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Needham to New Haven bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Needham to New Haven train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to New Haven is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Needham to New Haven.
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