There are 4 ways to get from Fall River to Needham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from South Station to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
3h 4m$13–19Drive 48.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Needhamcar 48.2 mi
55 min$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
4h 15m$16–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fall River to Needhamtaxi 48.2 mi
55 min$150–180
Fall River to Needham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Needham is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Needham is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Needham. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Otis St @ Summer St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Needham. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Needham Center via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Fall River and Needham is 70 miles. The road distance is 48.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Needham without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $12 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Fall River to Needham, including transfers.
Fall River to Needham bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Fall River to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Needham is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $12 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Fall River Depot to Needham Center via South Station in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Fall River to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Train from Fall River Depot to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
Train from South Station to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
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Booking & Getting There
Fall River to Needham bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Fall River to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Needham is 48 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Fall River to Needham.
There are 1652+ hotels available in Needham.