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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Needham is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Needham is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Needham. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Needham Center via Princeton Jct., Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Princeton to Needham?

The distance between Princeton and Needham is 294 miles. The road distance is 249.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Needham without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $35 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Princeton to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Needham train from?

Princeton to Needham train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Needham?

The best way to get from Princeton to Needham is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Princeton to Needham train arrive?

Princeton to Needham train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Needham is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Princeton to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1673+ hotels available in Needham.

Princeton to Needham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 29m
$37–788
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAbus Manhattan-Cambridge
7h 53m
$75–101
Drive 247.7 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Needhamcar 247.7 mi
4h 53m
$46–66
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
5h 36m
$139–450
Bus via South Station
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 15m
$72–119
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
6h 28m
$259–816
Line 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus
2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
4. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
6h 24m
$144–476
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
7h 18m
$132–503

Princeton to Needham by train

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Distance: 292.6 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Needham Center via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Highland Ave @ May St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 40 St, 9 Av/W 30 St, Manhattan, NY, Newton, MA, Riverside, Newton Highlands, and Newton Highlands in around 7h 53m.

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