The average train between Rhode Island and Needham takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island and Needham. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhode Island is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Needham at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Needham. However, there are services departing from Rhode Island station and arriving at Needham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Rhode Island to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.
The distance between Rhode Island and Needham is 62.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Providence to Needham Center via Boston and Back Bay in around 2h 10m.