There are 3 ways to get from Needham to Kennebunk by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain Needham Line
- Take the train from Boston to Wellstrain Downeaster
3h 48m$52–94Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Kennebunkcar 91.3 mi
1h 57m$17–25Line 59 bus, line 504 bus, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
- Take the bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Wells Transportation Center to Kennebunktaxi
4h 17m$37–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Kennebunk is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Kennebunk is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Kennebunk. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Wells via Ruggles and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Needham and Kennebunk is 105 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Kennebunk without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Needham to Kennebunk, including transfers.
Needham to Kennebunk train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Kennebunk train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Kennebunk is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Needham to Kennebunk.
There are 598+ hotels available in Kennebunk.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Kennebunk, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to Kennebunk via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, Boston, and Wells in around 3h 48m.
Train from Needham Center to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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