What is the cheapest way to get from Danbury to Needham?

The cheapest way to get from Danbury to Needham is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Danbury to Needham?

The fastest way to get from Danbury to Needham is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Danbury and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Danbury to Needham. However, there are services departing from Danbury and arriving at Needham Center via South Norwalk, New Haven and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Danbury to Needham?

The distance between Danbury and Needham is 222 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.

How do I travel from Danbury to Needham without a car?

The best way to get from Danbury to Needham without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $40 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Danbury to Needham?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Danbury to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Danbury to Needham bus from?

Danbury to Needham bus services, operated by HARTransit, depart from West Street & Montgomery Street station.

Where do I catch the Danbury to Needham train from?

Danbury to Needham train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from South Norwalk station.

Train or bus from Danbury to Needham?

The best way to get from Danbury to Needham is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Danbury to Needham bus arrive?

Danbury to Needham bus services, operated by HARTransit, arrive at Norwalk Wheels Hub station.

Where does the Danbury to Needham train arrive?

Danbury to Needham train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Danbury to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Danbury to Needham is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Danbury to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1291+ hotels available in Needham.

Danbury to Needham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Danbury and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Danbury to Needham. However, there are services departing from West Street & Montgomery Street and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub, Bridgeport Bus Stop, Hartford Union Station, Federal St @ Franklin St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

There are 3 ways to get from Danbury to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from South Norwalk to New Haventrain New Haven
2. Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
6h 59m
$44–690
Drive 146.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Danbury to Needhamcar 146.8 mi
2h 47m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Street & Montgomery Street to Norwalk Wheels Hubbus 15
2. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
9h 50m

Danbury to Needham by train

77Weekly Trains

6h 59mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Danbury to Needham.

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Distance: 221.1 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Danbury, CT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Danbury to Needham Center via South Norwalk, New Haven, Boston, and Back Bay in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Street & Montgomery Street to Highland Ave @ May St via Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub, Bridgeport Bus Stop, Hartford Union Station, Boston, Federal St @ Franklin St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 9h 50m.

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