The average train between Long Island and Boston takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Long Island 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 2 hours between Long Island and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Boston. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Long Island to Boston train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Long Island to Boston train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Long Island and Boston is 239.2 km. The road distance is 375 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.