The cheapest and fastest trains from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Springfield, MA 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 Springfield, MA to Boston, MA will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 8 trains that leave Springfield, MA for Boston, MA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 5 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.
405 Amtrak Hartford Line · 160 Northeast Regional
405 Amtrak Hartford Line · 160 Northeast Regional
57 Vermonter · 194 Northeast Regional
57 Vermonter · 194 Northeast Regional
448 Lake Shore Limited
448 Lake Shore Limited
448 Lake Shore Limited
467 Amtrak Hartford Line · 168 Northeast Regional
467 Amtrak Hartford Line · 168 Northeast Regional
405 Amtrak Hartford Line · 160 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Springfield, MA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 129 km
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3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Springfield, MA to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Springfield, MA to Boston, MA trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
471 Valley Flyer · 172 Northeast Regional | 12:55 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 6h23 | 19:18 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
471 Valley Flyer · 172 Northeast Regional | 12:55 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 6h33 | 19:28 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
473 Amtrak Hartford Line · 86 Northeast Regional | 16:05 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 4h47 | 20:52 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
473 Amtrak Hartford Line · 86 Northeast Regional | 16:05 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 4h40 | 20:45 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
55 Vermonter · 94 Northeast Regional | 18:50 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 7h10 | 02:00 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
55 Vermonter · 94 Northeast Regional | 18:50 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 7h16 | 02:06 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 94 Northeast Regional | 19:55 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 6h05 | 02:00 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 94 Northeast Regional | 19:55 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 6h11 | 02:06 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
448 Lake Shore Limited | 22:04 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 2h20 | 00:24 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
448 Lake Shore Limited | 22:04 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 2h28 | 00:32 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 176 Northeast Regional | 22:40 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 5h10 | 03:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 176 Northeast Regional | 22:40 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 5h03 | 03:43 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 178 Northeast Regional | 23:40 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 4h30 | 04:10 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 178 Northeast Regional | 23:40 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 4h35 | 04:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
405 Amtrak Hartford Line · 160 Northeast Regional | 11:25 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 6h05 | 17:30 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
405 Amtrak Hartford Line · 160 Northeast Regional | 11:25 Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 6h10 | 17:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA
Trains from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 20:17 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Springfield, MA and Boston, MA from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Springfield, MA to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Springfield, MA 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 Springfield, MA and Boston, MA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Lyman Street.
- Theodore's Blues, Booze, & BBQ
- Red Rose Pizzeria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- MGM Springfield
- Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn Springfield
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Bus: PVTA buses available
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Lake Shore Limited
- 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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