The average train between Union and Boston takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Union 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 Union and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Union is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Union to Boston. However, there are services departing from Union station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Union to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Union to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Union and Boston is 324.3 km. The road distance is 399 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.