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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Boston takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours 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 33m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$153
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Long Island to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Long Island and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak4h 34m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak4h 45m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 21m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 36m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 29m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 36m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 29m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 36m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 29m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 36m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 29m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 36m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 29m • 1 change
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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island to Boston? 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.

Map of how to get from Long Island to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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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