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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and Needham takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark 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.

6h 33m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
$76
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 27m
$61–148

Newark to Needham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Newark and Needham. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA12h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 20m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 22m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 59m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 2m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 59m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 2m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 59m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 2m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 59m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 2m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark 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.

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  • Distance: 251.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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