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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Beacon takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Beacon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 56m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
$423
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Boston to Beacon train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Beacon at 2:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford Amtrak Station and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 22m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 47m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 53m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 52m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Beacon? 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 to Beacon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Beacon via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 6h.

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