The cheapest and fastest trains from Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£378
Average price
£498
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1506 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA will cost around £498 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £378.
To travel from Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA you need to make at least one change.
20 Crescent · 166 Northeast Regional23:2925h49Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA1:18Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3781One-way1 change
20 Crescent · 166 Northeast Regional23:2925h56Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA1:25South Station, Boston, MA£6181One-way1 change
20 Crescent · 166 Northeast Regional23:2925h49Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA1:18Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3781One-way1 change
20 Crescent · 166 Northeast Regional23:2925h56Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA1:25South Station, Boston, MA£6181One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, and a train costs an average of £142.
Distance: 1506 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£382 Average Price | £145 Average Price Cheapest | £165 Average Price |
22h 20m Average total duration 21h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration Fastest 6h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA trains for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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20 Crescent+ 2258 NextGen Acela | 23:29 Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA | 44h25 | 19:54 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
20 Crescent+ 2258 NextGen Acela | 23:29 Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA | 44h31 | 20:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA
Trains from Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 21h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £142 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:12, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 1506 km distance in 23h 48m.
Distance 1506 km |
Average train duration 21h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £142 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 23h 48m |
First train 8:12 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
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FAQs: Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Atlanta, GA and Boston, MA
Most Atlanta, GA to Boston, MA trains use the Peachtree Station to South Station station pair, with some services arriving at Back Bay Station. Use this guide to compare Atlanta, GA and Boston, MA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Atlanta, GA station do trains to Boston, MA leave from?
Getting to Peachtree Station from Atlanta city centre
Peachtree Station is 5 km from Atlanta city centre. Public transport options include:
Peachtree Station train station facilities and services
Peachtree Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Peachtree Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peachtree Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Peachtree Station: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Atlanta Marriott Marquis, The Georgian Terrace Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta.
Which Boston, MA station do trains from Atlanta, GA arrive at?
Getting to South Station from Boston city centre
South Station train station facilities and services
South Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Tavern in the Square
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at South Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at South Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at South Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at South Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Boston, The Langham, Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel.
Getting to Back Bay Station from Boston city centre
Back Bay Station is 1 km from Boston city centre. Public transport options include:
Back Bay Station train station facilities and services
Back Bay Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Sorellina, Atlantic Fish Company
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Back Bay Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Back Bay Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Back Bay Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Back Bay Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Back Bay Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Copley Square Hotel, The Westin Copley Place, Fairmont Copley Plaza.
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