The average train between Needham and Princeton Junction takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. 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.
Trains run every 3 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 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Princeton Junction station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Needham to Princeton Junction train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Princeton Junction train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Needham and Princeton Junction is 357.5 km. The road distance is 467 km.
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 36m.