The average train between Needham and Princeton takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Princeton. 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 3 times a day between Needham and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 16m • 3 changes



6h 31m • 3 changes



6h 52m • 3 changes



6h 20m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Princeton station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Needham to Princeton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Princeton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Needham and Princeton is 357.9 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Needham Center to Princeton via Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 6h 57m.