The average train between New York (State) and Boston takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from New York (State) 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 hourly between New York (State) and Boston. The earliest departure is at 2:32 AM at night, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Boston. However, there are services departing from New York (State) station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
New York (State) to Boston train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York (State) to Boston train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between New York (State) and Boston is 400.6 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 49m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.