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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Needham is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Needham is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs $110 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Needham. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Harvard St @ Beacon St, Mt Auburn St @ Story St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Needham. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Needham?

The distance between Philadelphia and Needham is 334 miles. The road distance is 293.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Needham without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $45 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Philadelphia to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Needham bus from?

Philadelphia to Needham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Needham train from?

Philadelphia to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Needham?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Needham is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Needham bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Needham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Brookline station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Needham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Needham is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Philadelphia to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1291+ hotels available in Needham.

Philadelphia to Needham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 43m
$47–796
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
9h 2m
$42–88
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 37m
$48–112
Drive 291.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Needhamcar 291.5 mi
5h 37m
$54–77
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
4h 45m
$113–378
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 15m
$45–1,354
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
5h 25m
$116–606
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
6h 36m
$49–880
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 53m
$274–620
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
6h 52m
$115–1,019

Philadelphia to Needham by train (Amtrak)

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.7 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Needham Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, and South Station in around 8h 37m.

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