How to get from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA by bus and train?

From Needham Center to Southbridge, MA by bus and train

To get from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA in Southbridge Town, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the 29 bus from Central Hub station to Downtown Southbridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $19.25. The bus and train schedule from Needham Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Southbridge, MA on the Moovit app.

246min$19.25
Train - NEEDHAM
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 2929
Walk to Southbridge, MA
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Center
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Hub
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Big Bunny Plaza Southbridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Southbridge
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Southbridge, MA
    Walk to
    Southbridge, MA
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA

The distance between Needham Center, Southbridge Town and Southbridge, MA, Southbridge Town is approximately 75.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southbridge Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham Center) and destination (Southbridge, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA?

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 29.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Center and Southbridge, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Needham Center in Needham to Worcester Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Worcester Union Station station near Southbridge, MA in Southbridge Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Needham Center in Needham and Southbridge, MA in Southbridge Town by train and bus is about 4 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Needham Center to get to Southbridge, MA?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Back Bay - South End station near Needham Center in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham Center and Southbridge, MA?

    Get off the train at the Worcester Union Station stop, which is closest to Southbridge, MA in Southbridge Town.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA?

    The ride from Needham Center to Southbridge, MA costs $19.25.

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