There are 6 ways to get from Needham to Stamford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 18m$30–708Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
6h 38m$38–64Drive 164.7 mi
- Drive from Needham to Stamfordcar 164.7 mi
3h 9m$31–44Train, 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
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain
5h 4m$101–449Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain
5h 34m$368–821Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 16m$105–615
Needham to Stamford by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Stamford is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Stamford is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Stamford Bus Stop via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Stamford station. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Stamford Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Needham and Stamford is 207 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Stamford without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $29 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Needham to Stamford, including transfers.
Needham to Stamford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Stamford train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Needham to Stamford is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $29 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Stamford, CT, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $27–280 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Stamford Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $27–280
- Business Class
- $85–330
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- 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
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Needham to Stamford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stamford Bus Stop station.
Needham to Stamford train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Stamford is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Needham to Stamford.
There are 173+ hotels available in Stamford.