The average train between New York and Needham takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from New York to Needham. 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 New York and Needham. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York to Needham. However, there are services departing from New York station and arriving at Needham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
New York to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between New York and Needham is 287.7 km. The road distance is 389 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.