There are 5 ways to get from Needham to Worcester by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Newton Highlands
best- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 4m$12–21Drive 31 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Worcestercar 31 mi
47 min$6–9Line 59 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcester Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
3h 15m$9–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Worcestertaxi 31 mi
47 min$95–120Train
- Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain Needham Line
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 19m$9–18
Needham to Worcester by bus, tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Worcester is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Worcester is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Worcester station. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Worcester Union Station via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Newton Highlands and arriving at Worcester via Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Needham and Worcester is 54 miles. The road distance is 31.2 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Worcester without a car is to train via Newton Highlands which takes 3h 4m and costs $11 - $22.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Needham to Worcester, including transfers.
Needham to Worcester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lansdowne station.
The best way to get from Needham to Worcester is to train via Newton Highlands which takes 3h 4m and costs $11 - $22. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $8 - $35 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Lansdowne to Worcester hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Worcester Union Station via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Needham Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $6–9
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Needham to Worcester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Worcester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Worcester is 31 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Needham to Worcester.
There are 82+ hotels available in Worcester.