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Trip Overview

The average train between Needham and Princeton takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Princeton. 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 30m
Duration
293 mi
Distance
$437
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
7h 6m
$58–792

Needham to Princeton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Needham and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Princeton at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 39m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 56m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 21m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 39m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 56m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 21m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 55m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 24m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 16m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 55m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 24m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 16m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 55m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 24m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 16m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 55m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 24m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 16m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 55m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 24m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 16m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needham to Princeton? 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: 292.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Needham Center to Princeton via Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 7h 6m.

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