There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 46m$32–107Drive 79.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Needhamcar 79.9 mi
1h 34m$15–22Bus, line 59 bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May Stbus 59
4h 2m$18–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Framinghambus Greyhound US0270s
- Take the train from Framingham to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
4h 27m$30–68
Springfield to Needham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Needham is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Needham is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield station to Needham. However, there are services departing from Springfield Union Station and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Federal St @ Franklin St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Needham. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Springfield and Needham is 109 miles. The road distance is 80.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Needham without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Springfield to Needham, including transfers.
Springfield to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Springfield to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Needham is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 59 bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $30–100 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Highland Ave @ May St via Boston, Federal St @ Franklin St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 4h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Framingham to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Highland Ave @ May St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Springfield to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Needham is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Springfield to Needham.
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