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 $55 - $110 and takes 11h 4m.

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 29m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Needham. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Federal St @ Franklin St and Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Washington to Needham?

The distance between Washington and Needham is 423 miles. The road distance is 425 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 18m and costs $65 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Washington to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Needham bus from?

Washington to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

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 18m and costs $65 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Washington to Needham bus arrive?

Washington to Needham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

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 to drive from Washington to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1291+ 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, bus, or bus (Greyhound, 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 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 29m
$127–724
Bus via Federal St @ Franklin St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235
12h 5m
$44–122
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 18m
$65–907
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
11h 4m
$55–103
Drive 422.5 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Needhamcar 422.5 mi
8h
$78–112
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
4h 48m
$123–922
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 Providence to Back Baytrain
5h 14m
$86–1,094
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 24m
$243–525
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 36m
$141–790

Washington to Needham by train (Amtrak)

91Weekly Trains

8h 18mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 420.4 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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 52m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Brookline twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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