The average train between Needham and Boston University takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Boston University. 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 4 hours between Needham and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Boston University at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Boston University station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Needham to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
The distance between Needham and Boston University is 12.9 km. The road distance is 21 km.
MBTA operates a train from Needham Center to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 31 min.