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

The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Needham is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowell to Needham is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Lowell and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Needham. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Federal St @ Franklin St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lowell and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Needham. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Needham Center via North Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Lowell to Needham?

The distance between Lowell and Needham is 39 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowell to Needham without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $9 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Lowell to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowell to Needham bus from?

Lowell to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Lowell to Needham train from?

Lowell to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.

Train or bus from Lowell to Needham?

The best way to get from Lowell to Needham is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $9 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 504 bus and line 59 bus, which costs $11 - $22 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Lowell to Needham bus arrive?

Lowell to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Lowell to Needham train arrive?

Lowell to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Lowell to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Needham is 29 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Lowell to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1499+ hotels available in Needham.

Lowell to Needham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 504 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Lowell to Needham by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lowell to North StationLowell Line
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham CenterNeedham Line
2h 22m
$9–21
Drive 28.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lowell to Needham28.5 mi
34 min
$6–8
Bus, line 504 bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
2. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Galen St @ Water St504
3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May St59
3h 5m
$11–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lowell to Needham28.5 mi
34 min
$90–110
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Lowell to North StationLowell Line
2. Take the tram from North Station to Newton HighlandsD
2h 35m
$8–18

Lowell to Needham by train and subway

91Weekly Services

2h 22mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lowell to Needham.

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Lowell to Needham Center via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Back Bay in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Highland Ave @ May St via Boston, Federal St @ Franklin St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 3h 5m.

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