The average train between Valley Stream and Needham takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream and Needham. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Valley Stream is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Valley Stream to Needham. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream station and arriving at Needham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Valley Stream to Needham train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Valley Stream to Needham train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Valley Stream and Needham is 273.8 km. The road distance is 417 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.