The average train between Elizabeth and Boston takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth to Boston. 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 Elizabeth and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Boston. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Elizabeth to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Boston is 323 km. The road distance is 395 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.