There are 4 ways to get from Pawtucket to Needham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 23m$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 39m$29–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pawtucket to Needhamtaxi 33.7 mi
41 min$100–130
Pawtucket to Needham by train
Questions & Answers
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 23m.
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 23m and costs $8 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 23m 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 1660+ 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 23m.
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
- 28 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
Bus from Newton Highlands to Highland Ave @ May St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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