The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 5 trains that leave New York, NY for Cambridge, MA every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Cambridge, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £34.
Distance: 304 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£67 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
New York, NY to Cambridge, MA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2166 Acela | 20:59 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h42 | 00:41 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2166 Acela | 20:59 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h49 | 00:48 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2168 Acela | 22:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h44 | 01:44 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2168 Acela | 22:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h49 | 01:49 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 22:07 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h29 | 02:36 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 22:07 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 02:29 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 22:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h28 | 03:06 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 22:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 03:00 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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2172 Acela | 00:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h48 | 03:58 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2172 Acela | 00:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h53 | 04:03 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 00:12 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h31 | 04:43 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 00:12 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h38 | 04:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 00:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h20 | 05:10 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 00:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h25 | 05:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:27 New York, NY | 3h57 | 13:24 Cambridge, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:44 New York, NY | 4h14 | 13:58 Cambridge, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:41 New York, NY | 4h18 | 15:59 Cambridge, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 21:29 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between New York, NY and Cambridge, MA from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New York, NY to Cambridge, MA train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Cambridge, MA
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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