The average train between Boston and Hartford takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Hartford. 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 every 3 hours between Boston and Hartford. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Hartford at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 9m • 1 change

3h 23m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

3h 23m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

4h 4m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

4h 4m • 1 change

3h 19m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

3h 29m • 1 change

3h 38m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

3h 23m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

3h 23m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Boston to Hartford? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Hartford. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Hartford station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Boston to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Hartford Amtrak Station.
Book your Boston to Hartford train tickets online with Amtrak Acela, Amtrak and Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between Boston and Hartford is 149.6 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Hartford Amtrak Station via New Haven in around 4h 6m.