There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Wachusett Mountain by train, car, taxi, or tram
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 Wachusetttrain Fitchburg Line
3h 38m$40–59Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Wachusett Mountaincar 48.3 mi
1h 21m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Wachusett Mountaintaxi 48.3 mi
1h 21m$150–180Tram, train
- Take the tram from Newton Highlands to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Wachusetttrain Fitchburg Line
4h 1m$41–55
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Wachusett Mountain is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Wachusett Mountain is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Wachusett Mountain. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Wachusett via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Needham and Wachusett Mountain is 76 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Wachusett Mountain without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Needham to Wachusett Mountain, including transfers.
Needham to Wachusett Mountain train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Wachusett Mountain train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Wachusett Mountain is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Needham to Wachusett Mountain.
There are 72+ hotels available in Wachusett Mountain.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Wachusett Mountain, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to Wachusett Mountain via South Station, South Station, Porter, Porter, and Wachusett 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 Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
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 Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- $150–180
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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