The average train between Boston University and Manhattan takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly 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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Boston University station and arriving at Manhattan station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Boston University to Manhattan train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Boston University to Manhattan train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Boston University and Manhattan is 294.9 km. The road distance is 373 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.