There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Northampton by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Northamptonbus FlixBus 2693
4h 11m$17–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 54m$53–95Drive 91.4 mi
- Drive from Needham to Northamptoncar 91.4 mi
1h 49m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Northamptonbus Ppb 6261
5h 32m$32–57
Needham to Northampton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Northampton is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham station to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station and arriving at Northampton via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Springfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Needham and Northampton is 112 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Northampton without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $17 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Needham to Northampton, including transfers.
Needham to Northampton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Northampton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Needham to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Northampton, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to Northampton twice a week. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Needham to Northampton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Northampton station.
Needham to Northampton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Northampton is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Needham to Northampton.
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