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How to get fromProvidence to Needhamby train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Needham by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
    2h 27m
    $9–15

  2. Drive  38.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Needhamcar car 38.7 mi
    48 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus, line 504 bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 504
    3. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus bus 59
    3h 22m
    $9–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Providence to Needhamtaxi taxi 38.7 mi
    48 min
    $120–150

Providence to Needham by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Needham Center via Ruggles in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Highland Ave @ May St via Boston, Otis St @ Summer St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 3h 22m.

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