Student rides
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering rides home, airport runs & game day
Needham, Massachusetts· four-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Needham and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Needham connects to the relay grid near Boston, MA (11 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Needham → Springfield, MA93 mi · $10–$20
- Needham → Portland, ME114 mi · $15–$25
- Needham → New Haven, CT140 mi · $20–$30
- Needham → Albany, NY161 mi · $20–$35
- Needham → Burlington, VT211 mi · $25–$50
- Needham → New York, NY221 mi · $30–$50
- Needham → Scranton, PA285 mi · $35–$65
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Needham
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering student travel FAQ
- How do Franklin W Olin College of Engineering students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Needham bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Needham cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.