There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Needham by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Newport to Kingston Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
2h 59m$78–122Drive 62.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Needhamcar 62.7 mi
1h 33m$12–17Taxi, bus, line 504 bus, line 59 bus
- Take the taxi from Newport to Fall Rivertaxi
- Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Galen St @ Water Stbus 504
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
4h 47m$70–112Train
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 16m$55–71
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Needham is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Needham is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Needham. However, there are services departing from Wickford Junction and arriving at Needham Center via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Newport and Needham is 100 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Needham without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 59m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Newport to Needham, including transfers.
Newport to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wickford Junction station.
Newport to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Needham is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Newport to Needham.
There are 1771+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Wickford Junction to Ruggles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Back Bay to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 Wickford Junction to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $11–18
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Fall River to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Galen St @ Water St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide












