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Trip Overview

The average train between Needham and Newark takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Newark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 9m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
$426
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Needham to Newark train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Needham and Newark. 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 Newark at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 4m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak5h 50m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 4m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak5h 50m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 4m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak5h 50m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 4m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak5h 50m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak5h 42m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 4m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak5h 50m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 20m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 20m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela5h 18m • 1 change
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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needham to Newark? 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: 251.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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