There are 8 ways to get from Needham to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 51m$33–758Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park Place At Raymond Blvdbus 108
6h 46m$39–93Drive 209.5 mi
- Drive from Needham to Newarkcar 209.5 mi
4h 9m$39–56Train, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3h 51m$100–410Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 12m$38–84Train, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
4h 38m$94–442Train, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
4h 27m$349–815Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
6h 4m$270–417
Needham to Newark by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Newark is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Newark is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Needham and Newark is 253 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Newark without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $30 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Needham to Newark, including transfers.
Needham to Newark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Needham to Newark is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–310 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needham Center to Park Place At Raymond Blvd via South Station, South Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–310
- Business Class
- $95–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $11–17
- Peak
- $17–28
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $29–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park Place At Raymond Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Needham to Newark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Needham to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Newark is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Needham to Newark.
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