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Trip Overview

The average train between Short Hills and Boston takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Short Hills 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.

6h 3m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
$159
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Short Hills to Boston train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Short Hills and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Short Hills is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 55m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 27m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 14m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 44m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 55m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 11m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela9h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Short Hills 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.

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  • Distance: 251.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Short Hills, NJ, 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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