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How to get fromNeedham to Worcesterby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Needham to Worcester by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus bus Ppb 5725 / ...
    2h 36m
    $8–23

  2. Drive  31 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needham to Worcestercar car 31 mi
    47 min
    $6–8

  3. Train via Newton Highlands

    1. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    2h 55m
    $12–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Needham to Worcestertaxi taxi 31 mi
    47 min
    $95–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    3h 13m
    $9–18

  6. Line 59 bus, line 504 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 504
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus bus
    3h 27m
    $9–24

Needham to Worcester by train and bus

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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 via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 3h 27m.

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