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How to get fromNew Bedford to Needhamby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from New Bedford to Needham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    3h 15m
    $13–20

  2. Drive  53.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Bedford to Needhamcar car 53.9 mi
    1h 3m
    $10–14

  3. Bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus bus Bz 0302
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    3h 54m
    $13–30

New Bedford to Needham by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from New Bedford to Needham Center via South Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bedford to Highland Ave @ May St via Boston, Otis St @ Summer St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 3h 54m.

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