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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Needham is to bus via New York which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 54m.

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 47m and costs $160 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Needham. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Federal St @ Franklin St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs $90 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus 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 32m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Needham bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston 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 752+ hotels available in Needham.

Philadelphia to Needham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, 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 32m
$94–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
9h 30m
$47–117
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
8h 54m
$49–90
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 47m
$164–480
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 31m
$154–515
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 TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
6h 42m
$58–357
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
7h 5m
$78–508
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
7h 11m
$189–1,179

Philadelphia to Needham by train (Amtrak)

85Weekly Trains

6h 32mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Needham.

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Distance: 331.6 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Needham Center via New York Midtown, Boston, and South Station in around 8h 54m.

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