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Trip Overview

The average train between Needham and Princeton Junction takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Princeton Junction. 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 6m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
$432
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
6h 44m
$55–781

Needham to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Needham and Princeton Junction. 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 Princeton Junction at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 14m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 1m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ Transit6h 39m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ Transit6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 16m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 46m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 11m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 16m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 46m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 11m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ Transit6h 45m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 14m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 1m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ Transit6h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ Transit6h 45m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 14m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 1m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ Transit6h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ Transit6h 45m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 14m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 1m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ Transit6h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ Transit6h 45m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 14m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 1m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ Transit6h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needham to Princeton Junction? 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.

Map of how to get from Needham to Princeton Junction.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 290 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Needham Center to Princeton Jct. via Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 6h 44m.

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