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Trip Overview

The average train between Needham and Rhode Island takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Rhode Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 47m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$116
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Back Bay

best
  1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain train Needham Line
  2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
1h 31m
$9–608

Needham to Rhode Island train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Needham and Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 37m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 36m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 30m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 37m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 36m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 30m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak1h 39m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 27m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak1h 45m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak1h 39m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 27m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak1h 45m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak1h 39m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 27m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak1h 45m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela1h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needham to Rhode Island? 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 Rhode Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

You can take a train from Needham Center to Providence via Back Bay and Boston in around 1h 31m.

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