The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 4 trains that leave Boston, MA for Springfield, MA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
449 Lake Shore Limited
449 Lake Shore Limited
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer
449 Lake Shore Limited
449 Lake Shore Limited
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley FlyerTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Boston, MA to Springfield, MA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 129 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£77 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Boston, MA to Springfield, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Springfield, MA trains for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
449 Lake Shore Limited | 17:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h31 | 20:21 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited | 17:57 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 2h24 | 20:21 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 18:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h44 | 23:24 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 18:45 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h39 | 23:24 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
| Sunday 7 December | |||||
![]() | 17:40 Boston, MA | 4h44 | 22:24 Springfield, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA
Trains from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 20:33 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Boston, MA and Springfield, MA from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Boston, MA to Springfield, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and Springfield, MA
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Lyman Street.
- Theodore's Blues, Booze, & BBQ
- Red Rose Pizzeria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- MGM Springfield
- Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn Springfield
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Bus: PVTA buses available
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Lake Shore Limited
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