There are 4 ways to get from Norwalk to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from East Norwalk to New Haventrain New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
5h 49m$48–675Drive 155 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norwalk to Needhamcar 155 mi
2h 58m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
8h 20m$30–56Train, fly
- Take the train from East Norwalk to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 55m$86–484
Norwalk to Needham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norwalk to Needham is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Norwalk to Needham is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Norwalk to Needham. However, there are services departing from East Ave. at Bettswood Rd. and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Hartford Union Station, Otis St @ Summer St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Norwalk to Needham. However, there are services departing from East Norwalk and arriving at Needham Center via New Haven and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Norwalk and Needham is 198 miles. The road distance is 155.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norwalk to Needham without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Norwalk to Needham, including transfers.
Norwalk to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Norwalk to Needham train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from East Norwalk station.
The best way to get from Norwalk to Needham is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Norwalk, CT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from East Norwalk to Needham Center via New Haven, Boston, and Back Bay in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Ave. at Bettswood Rd. to Highland Ave @ May St via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Hartford Union Station, Boston, Otis St @ Summer St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from East Norwalk to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
Train from East Norwalk to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–14
- Peak
- $17–19
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 Bridgeport Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- 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
Norwalk to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Norwalk to Needham train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norwalk to Needham is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Norwalk to Needham.
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