What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Needham?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Needham is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Needham?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Needham is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Needham. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Needham. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Newark to Needham?

The distance between Newark and Needham is 253 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Needham without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Needham without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Needham?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Newark to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Needham bus from?

Newark to Needham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Needham train from?

Newark to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Needham?

The best way to get from Newark to Needham is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via New York Midtown, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Newark to Needham bus arrive?

Newark to Needham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Newark to Needham train arrive?

Newark to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Newark to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Needham is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Newark to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1405+ hotels available in Needham.

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 29m
$79–166
Drive 208.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Needhamcar 208.7 mi
4h 7m
$39–55
Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 48m
$42–84
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
4h 40m
$473–1,622
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 25m
$41–84
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
5h 6m
$228–1,046
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
5h 43m
$67–384

Newark to Needham by train (Amtrak)

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.4 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Needham Center via New York Midtown, Boston, and South Station in around 6h 48m.

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