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Trip Overview

The average train between Danbury and Needham takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Danbury to Needham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 22m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
$384
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from South Norwalk to New Haventrain train New Haven
  2. Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
6h 59m
$56–690

Danbury to Needham train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Danbury and Needham. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Danbury is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Needham at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at South Norwalk and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA12h 44m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA11h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Danbury to Needham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 221.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Danbury, CT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Danbury to Needham Center via South Norwalk, New Haven, Boston, and Back Bay in around 6h 59m.

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