The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
14
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 £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 14 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 31 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 52 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 Limited12:572h24Back Bay station, Boston, MA15:21Springfield station, Springfield, MA£401One-way0 changes
449 Lake Shore Limited12:502h31South Station, Boston, MA15:21Springfield station, Springfield, MA£411One-way0 changes
93 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter9:205h41South Station, Boston, MA15:01Springfield station, Springfield, MA£601One-way1 change
93 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter9:265h35Back Bay station, Boston, MA15:01Springfield station, Springfield, MA£601One-way1 change
175 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer15:155h54South Station, Boston, MA21:09Springfield station, Springfield, MA£641One-way1 change
449 Lake Shore Limited12:572h24Back Bay station, Boston, MA15:21Springfield station, Springfield, MA£401One-way0 changes
449 Lake Shore Limited12:502h31South Station, Boston, MA15:21Springfield station, Springfield, MA£411One-way0 changes
2163 Acela+
56 Vermonter11:113h50Back Bay station, Boston, MA15:01Springfield station, Springfield, MA£2491One-way1 change
2163 Acela+
56 Vermonter11:053h56South Station, Boston, MA15:01Springfield station, Springfield, MA£2491One-way1 change
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK6:154h52Back Bay station, Boston, MA11:07Springfield station, Springfield, MA£771One-way1 change
Travel 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 £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 129 km
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Live departures
Boston, MA to Springfield, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Springfield, MA trains for today, Monday 8 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2163 Acela+ 56 Vermonter | 11:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h56 | 15:01 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
2163 Acela+ 56 Vermonter | 11:11 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h50 | 15:01 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
449 Lake Shore Limited | 12:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h31 | 15:21 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited | 12:57 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 2h24 | 15:21 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 15:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h54 | 21:09 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
175 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 15:21 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h48 | 21:09 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 9 June | |||||
95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK | 6:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h57 | 12:07 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK | 6:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h57 | 11:07 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
95 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line · 3470 AMTRAK | 6:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h29 | 12:39 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 2 changes | |
95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK | 6:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h52 | 12:07 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
95 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line · 3470 AMTRAK | 6:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h24 | 12:39 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 2 changes | |
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK | 6:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h52 | 11:07 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
93 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter | 9:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h41 | 15:01 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
93 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter | 9:26 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h35 | 15:01 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA
Trains from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
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 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 4:10 |
Last train 20:33 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Boston, MA and Springfield, MA from £9. 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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