The average train between New York and Boston takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from New York 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 and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York station and arriving at Boston station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.
New York to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Book your New York to Boston train tickets online with Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between New York and Boston is 304.2 km. The road distance is 370 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.
