The cheapest and fastest trains from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£331
Average price
£644
Fastest journey
15 h 38 m
Average duration
18 h 33 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1026 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Greensboro, NC 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 Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA will cost around £644 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £331.
To travel from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA you need to make at least one change.
80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional8:2425h41Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC10:05South Station, Boston, MA£3311One-way1 change
80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional8:2425h34Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC9:58Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3311One-way1 change
20 Crescent · 166 Northeast Regional7:2917h49Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC1:18Back Bay station, Boston, MA£7291One-way1 change
20 Crescent · 166 Northeast Regional7:2917h56Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC1:25South Station, Boston, MA£7291One-way1 change
20 Crescent+
2258 NextGen Acela7:2915h48Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC23:17South Station, Boston, MA£8711One-way1 change
20 Crescent+
2258 NextGen Acela7:2915h38Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC23:07Back Bay station, Boston, MA£8711One-way1 change
20 Crescent+
2258 NextGen Acela7:2915h48Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC23:17South Station, Boston, MA£8711One-way1 change
20 Crescent · 166 Northeast Regional7:2917h49Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC1:18Back Bay station, Boston, MA£7291One-way1 change
20 Crescent · 166 Northeast Regional7:2917h56Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC1:25South Station, Boston, MA£7291One-way1 change
80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional8:2425h34Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC9:58Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3311One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, and a train costs an average of £119.
Distance: 1026 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£227 Average Price | £218 Average Price | £116 Average Price Cheapest |
15h 55m Average total duration 15h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA trains for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional | 8:24 Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC | 25h41 | 10:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional | 8:24 Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC | 25h34 | 9:58 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA
Trains from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 15h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £119 but you can travel from only £62 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:29, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 1026 km distance in 16h 46m.
Distance 1026 km |
Average train duration 15h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £119 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 16h 46m |
First train 7:29 |
Last train 19:01 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Greensboro, NC and Boston, MA from £62. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Greensboro, NC 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 Greensboro, NC and Boston, MA
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available around the station.
- Lindley Park Filling Station
- Crafted: The Art of the Taco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Proximity Hotel
- O.Henry Hotel
- Marriott Greensboro Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services are accessible
- 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
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