What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Needham?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Needham is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Needham?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Needham is to fly and train which takes 3h 36m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Needham. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Needham Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Washington to Needham?

The distance between Washington and Needham is 423 miles. The road distance is 425.2 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Needham without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Needham without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $130 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Needham?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Washington to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Needham train from?

Washington to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington to Needham?

The best way to get from Washington to Needham is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Washington to Needham train arrive?

Washington to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Washington to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Needham is 425 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Washington to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1697+ hotels available in Needham.

Washington to Needham - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Needham by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
3h 36m
$101–584
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
10h 58m
$72–118
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 15m
$132–286
Drive 422.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Needhamcar 422.8 mi
8h 3m
$78–112
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
5h 22m
$84–505
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
5h 17m
$83–902
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
5h 36m
$263–575
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 42m
$121–725
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 47m
$131–294

Washington to Needham by train (Amtrak)

85Weekly Trains

8h 15mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 420.4 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Brookline twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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