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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stamford to Needham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    4h 20m
    $29–691

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    6h 48m
    $43–76

  3. Drive 163.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stamford to Needhamcar car 163.8 mi
    3h 7m
    $30–44

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    5h 47m
    $109–430

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    6h 4m
    $375–802

Stamford to Needham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stamford, CT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Highland Ave @ May St via Hartford Union Station, Boston, Federal St @ Franklin St, Galen St @ Water St, and Watertown Sq Terminal in around 6h 48m.

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