There are 3 ways to get from New Haven to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
4h 1m$38–658Drive 125.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Haven to Needhamcar 125.7 mi
2h 23m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 20m$25–49
New Haven to Needham by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Haven to Needham is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from New Haven to Needham is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from New Haven to Needham. However, there are services departing from New Haven Bus Stop and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Hartford Union Station, Otis St @ Summer St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from New Haven to Needham. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between New Haven and Needham is 168 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.
The best way to get from New Haven to Needham without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from New Haven to Needham, including transfers.
New Haven to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Haven Bus Stop station.
New Haven to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from New Haven to Needham is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Highland Ave @ May St via Hartford Union Station, Boston, Otis St @ Summer St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 5h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
New Haven to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
New Haven to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Haven to Needham is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from New Haven to Needham.
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