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Trip Overview

The average train between New Brunswick and Boston takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from New Brunswick 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.

5h 26m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
$86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via New York

best
  1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 31m
$63–186

New Brunswick to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between New Brunswick and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:19 AM at night, and the last departure from New Brunswick is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 22m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 19m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 27m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 19m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 27m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak8h 46m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 32m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak8h 46m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 32m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from New Brunswick to Boston via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 31m.

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