There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Springfield by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Needham Center to South StationNeedham Line
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union StationFlixBus 2619
3h 41m$25–39Drive 80.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needham to Springfield80.4 mi
1h 34m$15–22Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
3h 55m$38–438Line 59 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal59
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0240 / ...
3h 47m$21–49
Needham to Springfield by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Springfield is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Springfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Needham and Springfield is 106 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Needham to Springfield, including transfers.
Needham to Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Needham to Springfield is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $440. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $35–430 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Springfield Union Station via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Needham to Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Needham to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Springfield is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Needham to Springfield.
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