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How to get from Needham to Brookfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Needham to Brookfield in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Junction station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the B79 bus from Union Station Garage station to Brookfield (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - B79B79
Walk to Brookfield
Leaves from Needham Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Junction
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #602 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hartford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    ID 7912
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Amherst
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brookfield (W)
    ID 7905
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brookfield
    Walk to
    Brookfield
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NEEDHAM, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and B79

To get from Needham to Brookfield in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Junction station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the B79 bus from Union Station Garage station to Brookfield (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.

249min
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - B79B79
Walk to Brookfield
Leaves from Needham Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Junction
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #600 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #505 | Worcester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    ID 7912
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Amherst
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brookfield (W)
    ID 7905
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookfield
    Walk to
    Brookfield
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham to Brookfield

The distance between Needham, Boston and Brookfield, Boston is approximately 76.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham to Brookfield by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Needham

Needham is located at Needham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Needham Junction.

Train stations close to Needham:

  • Needham Center
  • Needham Heights
  • Hersey

Bus stations close to Needham:

  • Needham Junction
  • Chestnut St @ Oak St
  • Chestnut St Opp Oak St

Public transit stations close to Brookfield, Boston

Brookfield is located at Brookfield, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Common St + Brookfield Common.

Bus stations close to Brookfield:

  • Common St + Brookfield Common
  • Central St + South Maple
  • Brookfield (W)

Alternative route by bus and train via NEEDHAM, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and B79

To get from Needham to Brookfield in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Junction station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the B79 bus from Union Station Garage station to Brookfield (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.

249min
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - B79B79
Walk to Brookfield
Leaves from Needham Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Junction
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #600 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #505 | Worcester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    ID 7912
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Amherst
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brookfield (W)
    ID 7905
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookfield
    Walk to
    Brookfield
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham to Brookfield?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line B79.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Needham to Brookfield?

    The alternative route takes 249 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line B79.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham and Brookfield in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham to Brookfield in Boston?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Needham Junction station near Needham to #602 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #602 | South Station station near Brookfield in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham to Brookfield in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Needham and Brookfield in Boston by train and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Needham to get to Brookfield in Boston?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Needham Junction station near Needham in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham and Brookfield in Boston?

    Get off the train at the #602 | South Station stop, which is closest to Brookfield in Boston.

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