There are 4 ways to get from Brockton to Needham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Brockton to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
2h 16m$6–12Line 12 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Main St and Church St to Ashmont Station OBbus 12
- Take the train from Forest Hills to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
2h 32m$3–14Drive 21.2 mi
- Drive from Brockton to Needhamcar 21.2 mi
26 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brockton to Needhamtaxi 21.2 mi
26 min$65–85
Brockton to Needham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brockton to Needham is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Brockton to Needham is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct train from Brockton to Needham. However, there are services departing from Brockton and arriving at Needham Center via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Brockton and Needham is 33 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brockton to Needham without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $5 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Brockton to Needham, including transfers.
Brockton to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brockton station.
Brockton to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brockton to Needham is 21 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Brockton to Needham.
There are 1701+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Brockton, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Brockton to Needham Center via South Station in around 2h 16m.
Train from Brockton to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Train from South Station to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–3
Train from Forest Hills to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
- Phone
- +1 508 588-1000
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
Bus from Main St and Church St to Ashmont Station OB
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Brockton Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 508 587 4000
Yellow Cab - Brockton
- Phone
- +1 508 583 1234
Cowen's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 508 580 8584
A & T Taxi
- Phone
- +1 781 344 4299
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