Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£182
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
306 km
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.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Boston, MA will cost around £182 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
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.
These direct trains cover the 306 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 41 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£86 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £197 Average Price |
4h 54m average duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m average duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m average duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:44 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h14 | 13:58 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:44 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h26 | 14:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 15:21 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h11 | 15:11 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h51 | 15:31 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h41 | 15:21 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h43 | 16:03 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h53 | 16:13 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h30 | 17:30 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h38 | 17:38 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h27 | 18:27 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h16 | 18:16 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h50 | 19:01 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h01 | 19:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:58 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 19:34 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:58 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h52 | 19:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h15 | 21:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h29 | 21:29 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h50 | 21:51 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h01 | 22:02 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:08 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 22:29 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:08 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h10 | 22:18 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h15 | 23:17 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h26 | 23:28 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:03 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h43 | 23:46 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:03 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h53 | 23:56 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h24 | 01:25 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h13 | 01:14 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:06 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h00 | 02:06 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:06 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h46 | 01:52 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h42 | 02:57 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h54 | 03:09 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h34 | 04:04 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 03:52 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Distance 305 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 10:44 |
Last train 22:07 |
For as little as £20 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.
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