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How to get fromRochester to Needhamby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Needham by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Rochester, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeROC - BOS
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
    3h 36m
    $218–527

  2. Bus via Ithaca

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to IthacabusAdt N823 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Boston, MAbusOurBus
    12h 19m
    $44–161

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus StationbusFlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to BostonbusFlixBus 2691
    11h 30m
    $67–171

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to BostontrainLake Shore Limited
    11h 42m
    $87–327

  5. Drive 381.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Needhamcar381.9 mi
    6h 43m
    $70–101

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeBUF - BOS
    5h 33m
    $126–638

Rochester to Needham by bus and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Highland Ave @ May St via Syracuse Bus Station, Boston, Federal St @ Franklin St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $85–320 and the journey takes 10h 18m.

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