There are 4 ways to get from Pawtucket to Needham by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain Needham Line
2h 21m$8–15Drive 33.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pawtucket to Needhamcar 33.7 mi
41 min$7–9Train, bus, line 59 bus
- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Mansfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Mansfield Station to Newton - Riverside MBTA Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newton Highlands to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
2h 35m$29–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pawtucket to Needhamtaxi 33.7 mi
41 min$100–130
Pawtucket to Needham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pawtucket to Needham is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Pawtucket to Needham is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Pawtucket to Needham. However, there are services departing from Pawtucket/Central Falls and arriving at Needham Center via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Pawtucket and Needham is 48 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pawtucket to Needham without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $8 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Pawtucket to Needham, including transfers.
Pawtucket to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
Pawtucket to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pawtucket to Needham is 34 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Pawtucket to Needham.
There are 1643+ hotels available in Needham.
What companies run services between Pawtucket, RI, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Needham Center via Ruggles in around 2h 21m.
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
Train from Ruggles to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–2
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Mansfield
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
- Phone
- 617 773 9403
- info@blueapplebus.com
- Website
- Blue Apple Bus
Bus from Mansfield Station to Newton - Riverside MBTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Blue Apple Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Economy Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 944 6700
- Website
- economycabri.com
Access Taxi Cab RI
- Phone
- +1 401 677 8888
- Website
- joaccesstaxicabri.com
Airport Taxi RI
- Phone
- +1 401 737 2868
- Website
- visitrhodeisland.com
City Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 286 9277
- Website
- facebook.com
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