There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Newburyport by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Forest Hillstrain Needham Line
- Take the train from North Station to Newburyporttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 54m$10–23Drive 44.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Newburyportcar 44.2 mi
1h 10m$8–11Line 59 bus, line 504 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Haymarket Square to Park & Ridebus
3h 56m$35–48Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Newburyporttaxi 44.2 mi
1h 10m$270–330Tram, train
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Newburyporttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 15m$11–20
Needham to Newburyport by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Newburyport is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Newburyport is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Newburyport. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Park & Ride via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Haymarket Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Newburyport. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Newburyport via Forest Hills and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Needham and Newburyport is 50 miles. The road distance is 44.5 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Newburyport without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $10 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Needham to Newburyport, including transfers.
Needham to Newburyport bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Newburyport train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Newburyport is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $10 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 504 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Newburyport, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to Newburyport via Forest Hills, Forest Hills, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newburyport via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Federal St @ Franklin St, Haymarket Square, and Park & Ride in around 3h 56m.
Train from Needham Center to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Train from North Station to Newburyport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
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 Newburyport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Federal St @ Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800 874 3377
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Coach Company Home
Bus from Haymarket Square to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Website
- The Coach Company Home
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $270–330
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 Newburyport bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham to Newburyport train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Newburyport is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Needham to Newburyport.
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