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 5m.

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 5m 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 Highland Ave @ May St via Federal St @ Franklin St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs $35 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 Greyhound 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 43m and costs $35 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Penn Station, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Newark to Needham bus arrive?

Newark to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston 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 5m to drive from Newark to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Needham.

Newark to Needham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 43m
$35–729
Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 14m
$36–93
Drive 208.7 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Needham208.7 mi
4h 5m
$39–55
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Center
4h 30m
$103–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to BostonGreyhound US0235 / ...
7h 27m
$38–95
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
4. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Center
5h 12m
$397–796
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
4. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Center
6h 3m
$120–413

Newark to Needham by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 251.4 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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 19m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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