The average train between Rhode Island and Needham takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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, and take on average 2h 10m. 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 Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
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 83 km.
You can take a train from Providence to Needham Center via Ruggles in around 2h 28m.