Philadelphia to Needham Trains

Philadelphia to Needham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Needham takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia 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 41m
Duration: 332 mi
Distance: $214
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela

6h 32m

$178–279

Philadelphia to Needham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Philadelphia and Needham. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:32 PM → 7:31 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
2:36 PM → 9:56 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
6:02 PM → 7:56 AM
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13h 54m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:51 AM
6h 36m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 1:51 PM
7h 19m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 3:51 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 5:49 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:25 AM → 9:56 AM
7h 31m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 11:51 AM
6h 36m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 3:51 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 7:51 PM
7h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:31 AM
8h 6m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:31 AM
8h 6m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:31 AM
8h 6m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:31 AM
8h 6m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia 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.

Philadelphia to Needham trains

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Philadelphia to Needham train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:32 PM → 7:31 PM

2:36 PM → 9:56 PM

6:02 PM → 7:56 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:51 AM

6:32 AM → 1:51 PM

9:36 AM → 3:51 PM

10:25 AM → 5:49 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:25 AM → 9:56 AM

5:15 AM → 11:51 AM

9:36 AM → 3:51 PM

12:18 PM → 7:51 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:31 AM

6:30 AM → 1:31 PM

8:29 AM → 2:31 PM

10:13 AM → 4:34 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:31 AM

6:30 AM → 1:31 PM

8:29 AM → 2:31 PM

10:13 AM → 4:34 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:31 AM

6:30 AM → 1:31 PM

8:29 AM → 2:31 PM

10:13 AM → 4:34 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:25 AM → 11:31 AM

6:30 AM → 1:31 PM

8:29 AM → 2:31 PM

10:13 AM → 4:34 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

Train from 30th Street Station to Boston

Train from 30th Street Station to Boston

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Alternative transport options

6:02 PM → 7:56 AM
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