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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Needham takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia 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.

7h 44m
Duration
332 mi
Distance
$213
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Philadelphia to Needham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Philadelphia and Needham. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA11h 56m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 6m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 1m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 2m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 6m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 1m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 2m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 6m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 1m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 2m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 6m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 1m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 2m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 6m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 1m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 2m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 36m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 19m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 15m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMBTA7h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Needham? 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.

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  • Distance: 331.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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