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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Needham is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 35m.

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 42m and costs $100 - $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 1m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs $45 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 41m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 35m.

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 35m to drive from Philadelphia to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1520+ 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 BostonAcela
6h 41m
$47–796
Train via New York (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
7h 13m
$45–1,354
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
8h 35m
$49–118
Drive 291.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Needham291.5 mi
5h 35m
$54–77
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Center
4h 42m
$108–374
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to BrooklineFlixBus N2605
9h 1m
$46–91
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
5h 24m
$116–586
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)PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to Back Bay
6h 39m
$48–862
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
6h 56m
$227–633
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
6h 48m
$115–1,009

Philadelphia to Needham by train (Amtrak)

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Needham.

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Distance: 331.7 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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 35m.

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