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How to get fromPortland to Needhamby bus, train, tram, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Needham by bus, train, tram, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    3h 26m
    $23–51

  2. Bus, train via City of Portland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    3h 32m
    $19–41

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Newton Highlandstram tram D
    4h 21m
    $42–83

  4. Drive 115.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Needhamcar car 115.2 mi
    2h 17m
    $21–31

Portland to Needham by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portland to Needham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Needham. However, you can take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station, walk to South Station, then take the train to Needham Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Highland Ave @ May St via Boston, North Station, Newton Highlands, and Newton Highlands in around 4h 21m.

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