There are 4 ways to get from Framingham to Needham by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 01 bus, line 59 bus
best- Take the bus from Natick Mall - Wegmans to Woodland MBTA Train Stationbus 01
- Take the bus from Newton Highlands to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
1h 52m$6–10Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Framingham to Needhamcar 10.5 mi
18 min$2–3Train
- Take the train from Framingham to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
2h 17m$5–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Framingham to Needhamtaxi 10.5 mi
18 min$35–45
Framingham to Needham by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Framingham to Needham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Framingham to Needham is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Framingham to Needham. However, there are services departing from Natick Mall - Wegmans and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Newton Highlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Framingham to Needham. However, there are services departing from Framingham and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Framingham and Needham is 19 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.
The best way to get from Framingham to Needham without a car is to line 01 bus and line 59 bus which takes 1h 52m and costs $5 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Framingham to Needham, including transfers.
Framingham to Needham bus services, operated by MetroWest, depart from Natick Mall - Wegmans station.
Framingham to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Framingham station.
The best way to get from Framingham to Needham is to line 01 bus and line 59 bus which takes 1h 52m and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $13 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Framingham, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Natick Mall - Wegmans to Highland Ave @ May St via Woodland MBTA Train Station, Woodland, Newton Highlands, and Newton Highlands in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Framingham to Needham Center via Back Bay in around 2h 17m.
Train from Framingham to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Train from Back Bay to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Natick Mall - Wegmans to Woodland MBTA Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Newton Highlands to Highland Ave @ May St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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Booking & Getting There
Framingham to Needham bus services, operated by MetroWest, arrive at Woodland MBTA Train Station.
Framingham to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Framingham to Needham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Framingham to Needham.
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