There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Framingham by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain Needham Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Framinghamtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 53m$5–12Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Framinghamcar 10.5 mi
18 min$2–3Line 59 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newton Highlandsbus 59
- Take the bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Natick Mall - Wegmansbus Rt201
2h 10m$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Framinghamtaxi 10.5 mi
18 min$35–45
Needham to Framingham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Framingham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Framingham is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Framingham. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Natick Mall - Wegmans via Woodland MBTA Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Framingham. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Framingham via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Needham and Framingham is 32 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Framingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Needham to Framingham, including transfers.
Needham to Framingham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Framingham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Framingham is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Framingham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to Framingham via Back Bay in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Natick Mall - Wegmans via Newton Highlands, Newton Highlands, Woodland, and Woodland MBTA Train Station in around 2h 10m.
Train from Needham Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Back Bay to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Newton Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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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Booking & Getting There
Needham to Framingham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Highlands station.
Needham to Framingham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Framingham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Needham to Framingham.
There are 188+ hotels available in Framingham.





