The average train between Hartford and Boston takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartford 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 every 3 hours between Hartford and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hartford is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hartford to Boston. However, there are services departing from Hartford station and arriving at Boston station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Hartford to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
Hartford to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
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The distance between Hartford and Boston is 149.6 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Boston via New Haven in around 4h 12m.