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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston University and Manhattan takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston University to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 33m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
$412
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
4h 58m
$52–752

Boston University to Manhattan train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston University and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston University East and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 3m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 40m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 10m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela8h 8m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 27m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 8m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela8h 8m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 27m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 8m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela8h 8m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 27m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 8m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela8h 8m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 27m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 8m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak9h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston University to Manhattan? 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 Boston University to Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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