Boston, MA to Stamford, CT train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£87

Average price

£138

Fastest journey

2 h 39 m

Average duration

2 h 43 m

Trains per day

Distance

252 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT 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 Stamford, CT will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.

Fast trains

Of the 28 trains that leave Boston, MA for Stamford, CT every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.

135 Northeast Regional

13:453h08

Back Bay station, Boston, MA

16:53Stamford Station, Stamford, CT

£871One-way

0 changes

169 Northeast Regional

19:553h12

South Station, Boston, MA

23:07Stamford Station, Stamford, CT

£871One-way

0 changes

165 Northeast Regional

15:163h07

Back Bay station, Boston, MA

18:23Stamford Station, Stamford, CT

£871One-way

0 changes

165 Northeast Regional

15:103h13

South Station, Boston, MA

18:23Stamford Station, Stamford, CT

£871One-way

0 changes

167 Northeast Regional

16:253h29

South Station, Boston, MA

19:54Stamford Station, Stamford, CT

£871One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Boston, MA to Stamford, CT

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£70 Average Price	£48 Average Price Cheapest	£116 Average Price
4h 29m average duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 14m average duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 51m average duration 6h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions	0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Boston, MA to Stamford, CT train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 16 May

Last updated at 14:47

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
2163 Acela	15:05 South Station, Boston, MA	2h52	17:57 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2163 Acela	15:11 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	2h46	17:57 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
173 Northeast Regional	15:40 South Station, Boston, MA	3h20	19:00 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
173 Northeast Regional	15:46 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h14	19:00 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional	16:50 South Station, Boston, MA	9h05	01:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	2 changes
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional	16:57 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	8h58	01:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	2 changes
2167 Acela	17:05 South Station, Boston, MA	2h54	19:59 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2167 Acela	17:11 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	2h48	19:59 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
137 Northeast Regional	17:37 South Station, Boston, MA	3h32	21:09 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
137 Northeast Regional	17:43 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h26	21:09 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2169 Acela	18:00 South Station, Boston, MA	2h52	20:52 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2169 Acela	18:06 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	2h46	20:52 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
175 Northeast Regional	19:15 South Station, Boston, MA	3h20	22:35 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
175 Northeast Regional	19:21 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h14	22:35 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2173 Acela	20:15 South Station, Boston, MA	2h48	23:03 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2173 Acela	20:20 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	2h43	23:03 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
177 Northeast Regional	21:30 South Station, Boston, MA	3h32	01:02 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
177 Northeast Regional	21:35 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h27	01:02 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2193 Acela	22:05 South Station, Boston, MA	2h44	00:49 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2193 Acela	22:11 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	2h38	00:49 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
65 Northeast Regional	22:45 South Station, Boston, MA	3h10	01:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
65 Northeast Regional	22:51 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h04	01:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
179 Northeast Regional	23:47 South Station, Boston, MA	3h12	02:59 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
179 Northeast Regional	23:52 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h07	02:59 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
Saturday 17 May
2249 Acela	10:05 South Station, Boston, MA	2h48	12:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2249 Acela	10:10 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	2h43	12:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
195 Northeast Regional	10:35 South Station, Boston, MA	3h19	13:54 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
195 Northeast Regional	10:40 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h14	13:54 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2251 Acela	11:40 South Station, Boston, MA	2h50	14:30 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
2251 Acela	11:45 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	2h45	14:30 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
99 Northeast Regional	12:40 South Station, Boston, MA	3h13	15:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
99 Northeast Regional	12:45 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h08	15:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
161 Northeast Regional	13:40 South Station, Boston, MA	3h13	16:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
161 Northeast Regional	13:45 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h08	16:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
87 Northeast Regional	14:03 South Station, Boston, MA	3h22	17:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
87 Northeast Regional	14:09 Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h16	17:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT?

The best time to book your train from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Boston, MA to Stamford, CT route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT

USA

Trains from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

251 km

Average train duration

3h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

£20

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 42m

First train

10:00

Last train

23:45

Price information

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains Boston, MA to Stamford, CT

Travel from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT from £14 with Omio’s train partners Amtrak and Amtrak Acela! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to Stamford, CT from Boston, MA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Boston, MA to Stamford, CT train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 2 h 49 min
Cheapest Price: £14
Amtrak frequency: 7 a day

Acela is the flagship high-speed train service from Amtrak, the main train operator of the United States. Acela high-speed trains operate services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting popular destinations like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston, just to name a few. Amtrak Acela trains are the fastest in the U. S. Reaching speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Known for their superior comfort, Acela trains have spacious and comfortable seats with more legroom than Amtrak’s Coach Class seats. You can choose between booking a Business Class or First Class seat on an Acela train between Boston, MA and Stamford, CT. In both classes amenities include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables and large tray tables. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.

Train information from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT with Amtrak Acela:

Average Duration: 2 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: £64
Amtrak Acela frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Boston, MA to Stamford, CT train

FAQs: Travel by train from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT.

Cheap train tickets from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Boston, MA to Stamford, CT is £54; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Boston, MA to Stamford, CT train time is 2 h 43 min covering the 156 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT leaves at 05: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT leaves at 21: 48.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT without having to change trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. There are 36 direct trains from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Stamford, CT. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT.

For the best Boston, MA to Stamford, CT train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 48.

A trip to Stamford, CT from Boston, MA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT by train is April.

You have options as you can travel from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and Stamford, CT

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Stamford

The major train station for departures in Boston is South Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at South Station for your trip from Boston to Stamford.

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