The average train between Manhattan and Boston University takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Manhattan 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.
Trains run hourly between Manhattan and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Boston University at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Boston University station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Manhattan to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Manhattan to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Manhattan and Boston University is 294.9 km. The road distance is 373 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.