The average train between Short Hills and Boston takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Short Hills and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Short Hills is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Short Hills to Boston. However, there are services departing from Short Hills station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Short Hills to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Short Hills to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Short Hills and Boston is 326.3 km. The road distance is 405 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 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.