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How to get fromNorthampton to Needhamby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Needham by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Northampton to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2693
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    4h 9m
    $18–42

  2. Drive  90.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northampton to Needhamcar car 90.9 mi
    1h 49m
    $15–22

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    5h 32m
    $61–107

  4. Bus, line 504 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Union Station Bay 10bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 504
    4. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    6h 12m
    $17–46

Northampton to Needham by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Northampton, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Academy of Music to Highland Ave @ May St via Union Station Bay 10, Springfield Union Station, Boston, Otis St @ Summer St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 6h 12m.

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