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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Needham takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington 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.

9h 47m
Duration
466 mi
Distance
$300
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
8h 15m
$252–392

Washington to Needham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Washington and Needham. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Needham at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 56m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA9h 6m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTA15h 36m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTA13h 51m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA9h 1m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 3m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA9h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA9h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 3m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA9h 31m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 56m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTA13h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA8h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 465.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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