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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Needham is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 3m.

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 28m and costs $900 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Needham station. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs $140 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from 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 10m and costs $140 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h.

Where does the Washington to Needham bus arrive?

Washington to Needham bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 3m to drive from Washington to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1222+ hotels available in Needham.

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Needham by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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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 28m
$927–1,191
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
cheapest
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 31m
$58–325
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 10m
$149–298
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
11h
$74–144
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 17m
$74–424
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 12m
$103–892
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 33m
$115–661
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 42m
$144–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
12h 3m
$71–145

Washington to Needham by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 420.4 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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, you can take a bus from Union Station to Needham Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, and South Station in around 11h.

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