The average train between Needham and Washington takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Washington. 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 2 hours between Needham and Washington. 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 Washington at 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Washington. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Needham to Washington train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Washington train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Needham and Washington is 617.9 km. The road distance is 749 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 49m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 4 hours.