There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Needham by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rochester, train
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ROC - BOS
- Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
3h 27m$103–527Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171
11h 2m$64–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 42m$107–257Drive 381.9 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Needhamcar 381.9 mi
6h 44m$70–101Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BUF - BOS
5h 33m$76–401Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
12h 34m$70–113
Rochester to Needham by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Needham is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Needham is to fly and train which takes 3h 27m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Needham. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Otis St @ Summer St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Needham. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Rochester and Needham is 370 miles. The road distance is 384.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Needham without a car is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Rochester to Needham, including transfers.
Rochester to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Needham is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $100–250 and the journey takes 10h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Train from Back Bay to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rochester to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Needham is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Rochester to Needham.
There are 1649+ hotels available in Needham.