There are 3 ways to get from Woods Hole to Needham by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Woods Hole Terminal to Boston South Busesbus Woods Hole to Boston/Logan Airport
- Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
3h 9m$30–44Drive 76.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Woods Hole to Needhamcar 76.3 mi
1h 30m$14–21Bus, train via Boston
- Take the bus from Woods Hole to Bostonbus Bz 0524 / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
3h 14m$17–34
Woods Hole to Needham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Woods Hole to Needham is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Woods Hole to Needham is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $21.
The distance between Woods Hole and Needham is 88 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.
The best way to get from Woods Hole to Needham without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 9m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Woods Hole to Needham, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Woods Hole to Needham is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Woods Hole to Needham.
There are 1650+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Woods Hole, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Woods Hole to Needham. However, you can take the bus to Boston South Buses, walk to South Station, then take the train to Needham Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Woods Hole to Needham in around 1h 30m.
Train from South Station to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from South Station to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Woods Hole Terminal to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $27–40
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