New York, NY to Boston, MA train

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Cheap train tickets from New York, NY to Boston, MA

Showing times and prices for 12 Sept

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Amtrak
178 Northeast Regional
19:504h25
Penn Station, New York, NY
00:15South Station, Boston, MA
£941One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Amtrak
66 Northeast Regional
05:294h18
Penn Station, New York, NY
09:47South Station, Boston, MA
£941One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Amtrak
170 Northeast Regional
08:464h25
Penn Station, New York, NY
13:11South Station, Boston, MA
£941One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Amtrak
190 Northeast Regional
07:414h25
Penn Station, New York, NY
12:06South Station, Boston, MA
£941One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Amtrak
170 Northeast Regional
08:464h18
Penn Station, New York, NY
13:04Back Bay station, Boston, MA
£941One-way
0 changes

Train timetableNew York, NY to Boston, MA

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 12 September
Amtrak
2190 Acela
05:053h54
Penn Station, New York, NY
08:59South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2190 Acela
05:053h46
Penn Station, New York, NY
08:51Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
66 Northeast Regional
05:294h18
Penn Station, New York, NY
09:47South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
66 Northeast Regional
05:294h11
Penn Station, New York, NY
09:40Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
190 Northeast Regional
07:414h25
Penn Station, New York, NY
12:06South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
190 Northeast Regional
07:414h18
Penn Station, New York, NY
11:59Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2150 Acela
07:573h42
Penn Station, New York, NY
11:39South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2150 Acela
07:573h36
Penn Station, New York, NY
11:33Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
170 Northeast Regional
08:464h25
Penn Station, New York, NY
13:11South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
170 Northeast Regional
08:464h18
Penn Station, New York, NY
13:04Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2152 Acela
09:023h43
Penn Station, New York, NY
12:45South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2152 Acela
09:023h37
Penn Station, New York, NY
12:39Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2154 Acela
10:023h37
Penn Station, New York, NY
13:39Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2154 Acela
10:023h43
Penn Station, New York, NY
13:45South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
172 Northeast Regional
11:004h28
Penn Station, New York, NY
15:28South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
172 Northeast Regional
11:004h20
Penn Station, New York, NY
15:20Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2162 Acela
12:343h43
Penn Station, New York, NY
16:17South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2162 Acela
12:343h36
Penn Station, New York, NY
16:10Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
86 Northeast Regional
12:374h08
Penn Station, New York, NY
16:45Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
86 Northeast Regional
12:374h15
Penn Station, New York, NY
16:52South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
174 Northeast Regional
14:294h35
Penn Station, New York, NY
19:04South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
174 Northeast Regional
14:294h27
Penn Station, New York, NY
18:56Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2166 Acela
15:553h46
Penn Station, New York, NY
19:41South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2166 Acela
15:553h39
Penn Station, New York, NY
19:34Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2168 Acela
17:003h44
Penn Station, New York, NY
20:44Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2168 Acela
17:003h49
Penn Station, New York, NY
20:49South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
184 Northeast Regional
17:074h22
Penn Station, New York, NY
21:29Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
184 Northeast Regional
17:074h29
Penn Station, New York, NY
21:36South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
94 Northeast Regional
17:384h24
Penn Station, New York, NY
22:02South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
94 Northeast Regional
17:384h16
Penn Station, New York, NY
21:54Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2170 Acela
18:023h43
Penn Station, New York, NY
21:45South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2170 Acela
18:023h38
Penn Station, New York, NY
21:40Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2172 Acela
19:013h41
Penn Station, New York, NY
22:42Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
2172 Acela
19:013h46
Penn Station, New York, NY
22:47South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
176 Northeast Regional
19:184h32
Penn Station, New York, NY
23:50South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
176 Northeast Regional
19:184h25
Penn Station, New York, NY
23:43Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
178 Northeast Regional
19:504h25
Penn Station, New York, NY
00:15South Station, Boston, MA
0 changes
Amtrak
178 Northeast Regional
19:504h20
Penn Station, New York, NY
00:10Back Bay station, Boston, MA
0 changes

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Train times from New York, NY to Boston, MA

Showing times and prices for 12 Sept

Fastest Journey

3 h 36 m

Average

4 h 3 m

Trains per day

38

Distance

306 km

Of the 38 trains that leave New York, NY for Boston, MA every day 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Amtrak
2162 Acela
12:343h36
Penn Station, New York, NY
16:10Back Bay station, Boston, MA
£3781One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Amtrak
2150 Acela
07:573h36
Penn Station, New York, NY
11:33Back Bay station, Boston, MA
£1991One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
Amtrak
2154 Acela
10:023h37
Penn Station, New York, NY
13:39Back Bay station, Boston, MA
£1291One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
Amtrak
2152 Acela
09:023h37
Penn Station, New York, NY
12:39Back Bay station, Boston, MA
£1601One-way
0 changes
Amtrak
2170 Acela
18:023h38
Penn Station, New York, NY
21:40Back Bay station, Boston, MA
£1991One-way
0 changes

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Overview: Train from New York, NY to Boston, MA

distanceDistance189 miles
durationAverage train duration3 h 43 min
priceAverage train ticket price£100 (€113)
frequencyTrain frequency7 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 7 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersAmtrak or Amtrak Acela

Trains from New York, NY to Boston, MA cover the 189 miles long route taking on average 3 h 43 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £100, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £34.

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains New York, NY to Boston, MA

For as little as £19 you can travel by train to Boston, MA from New York, NY with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

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 between New York, NY and Boston, MA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from New York, NY to Boston, MA train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: £19
  • Amtrak frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: New York, NY to Boston, MA train

FAQs: Travel by train from New York, NY to Boston, MA 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 New York, NY to Boston, MA.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from New York, NY to Boston, MA can start from as little as £34 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for New York, NY to Boston, MA is £100; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the New York, NY to Boston, MA train time is 3 h 43 min   covering the 189 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from New York, NY to Boston, MA leaves at 09: 29. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from New York, NY to Boston, MA leaves at 23: 12.
Yes, it is possible to travel from New York, NY to Boston, MA without having to change trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. There are 7 direct trains from New York, NY to Boston, MA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Boston, MA. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from New York, NY to Boston, MA.
For the journey from New York, NY to Boston, MA you can take a train with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between New York, NY and Boston, MA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 12.
A trip to Boston, MA from New York, NY is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from New York, NY to Boston, MA is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Boston, MA from New York, NY including taking a train, coach or flight.

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