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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Boston takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. 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.

4h 36m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$83
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
4h 48m
$68–153

Long Island to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Long Island and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Long Island to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Boston, 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 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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