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Trip Overview

The average train between Danbury and Needham takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Danbury 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 35m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
$384
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from South Norwalk to New Haventrain train New Haven
  2. Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
6h 57m
$56–690

Danbury to Needham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Danbury and Needham. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Danbury is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Needham at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at South Norwalk and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA13h 5m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA13h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA15h 17m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA12h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA11h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Danbury 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.

Map of how to get from Danbury to Needham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Danbury, CT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Danbury to Needham Center via South Norwalk, New Haven, Boston, and Back Bay in around 6h 57m.

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