There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Pawtucket by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to RugglesNeedham Line
- Take the train from Ruggles to Pawtucket/Central FallsProvidence/Stoughton Line
2h$5–15Line 59 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal59
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Providence Bus TerminalBoston Airport
3h 22m$9–49Drive 33.1 mi
- Drive from Needham to Pawtucket33.1 mi
40 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Pawtucket33.1 mi
40 min$100–130
Needham to Pawtucket by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Pawtucket is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Pawtucket is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Pawtucket. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Providence Bus Terminal via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Boston South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Pawtucket. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Pawtucket/Central Falls via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Needham and Pawtucket is 48 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Pawtucket without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs $4 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Needham to Pawtucket, including transfers.
Needham to Pawtucket bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Pawtucket train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Pawtucket is to train which takes 2h and costs $4 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $8 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Pawtucket, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to Pawtucket/Central Falls via Ruggles in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Providence Bus Terminal via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston South Station in around 3h 22m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Needham Center to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Ruggles to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Providence Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $6–35
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
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More Questions & Answers
Needham to Pawtucket bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham to Pawtucket train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Pawtucket is 33 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Needham to Pawtucket.
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