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

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There are 6 ways to get from Worcester to Needham by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0240 / ...
    2. Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    2h 16m
    $8–26

  2. Drive  30.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Worcester to Needhamcar car 30.9 mi
    46 min
    $6–9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Worcester to Back Baytrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    2h 57m
    $13–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Worcester to Needhamtaxi taxi 30.9 mi
    46 min
    $95–120

  5. Bus, line 504 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 504
    3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    3h 3m
    $8–28

  6. Train, line 59 bus

    1. Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    3h 12m
    $10–23

Worcester to Needham by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Worcester to Needham Center via Back Bay in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worcester Union Station to Highland Ave @ May St via Boston, Otis St @ Summer St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 3h 3m.

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