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Trip Overview

The average train between Emerson and Boston University takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Emerson to Boston University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 17m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
$166
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 38m
$129–229

Emerson to Boston University train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Emerson and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Emerson is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Boston University at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 38m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA9h 5m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 41m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 27m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA9h 5m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 41m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 27m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA9h 5m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 41m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 27m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA9h 5m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 41m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 27m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Emerson to Boston University? 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.

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  • Distance: 253 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Emerson, NJ, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

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 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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