The average train between Long Island and Needham takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Long Island 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Long Island and Needham. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Needham. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Needham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Long Island to Needham train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Long Island to Needham train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Long Island and Needham is 223.3 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.