448 Lake Shore Limited11:428h50Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY20:32South Station, Boston, MA£671One-way0 changes
448 Lake Shore Limited11:428h42Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY20:24Back Bay station, Boston, MA£671One-way0 changes
48 Lake Shore Limited · 448 Lake Shore Limited11:428h50Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY20:32South Station, Boston, MA£1051One-way1 change
48 Lake Shore Limited · 448 Lake Shore Limited11:428h42Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY20:24Back Bay station, Boston, MA£1051One-way1 change
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional7:0212h02Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY19:04South Station, Boston, MA£3551One-way1 change
448 Lake Shore Limited11:428h42Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY20:24Back Bay station, Boston, MA£671One-way0 changes
48 Lake Shore Limited · 448 Lake Shore Limited11:428h42Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY20:24Back Bay station, Boston, MA£1051One-way1 change
448 Lake Shore Limited11:428h50Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY20:32South Station, Boston, MA£671One-way0 changes
48 Lake Shore Limited · 448 Lake Shore Limited11:428h50Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY20:32South Station, Boston, MA£1051One-way1 change
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional7:0211h54Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY18:56Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3551One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Syracuse, NY to Boston, MA
The cheapest option from Syracuse to Boston is coach, with an average price of £55. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Syracuse to Boston among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Distance: 423 km
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£143 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest option | £144 Average Price |
9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Syracuse, NY to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse, NY to Boston, MA trains for today, Wednesday 1 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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48 Lake Shore Limited · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 11:42 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 8h42 | 20:24 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
448 Lake Shore Limited | 11:42 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 8h42 | 20:24 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
48 Lake Shore Limited · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 11:42 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 8h50 | 20:32 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
448 Lake Shore Limited | 11:42 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 8h50 | 20:32 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional | 7:02 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 12h02 | 19:04 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional | 7:02 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 11h54 | 18:56 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Syracuse, NY to Boston, MA
Typically, there are 4 trains per day from Syracuse to Boston, including 1 direct trains, taking around 8h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 423 km distance in 8h 42m.
Distance 423 km |
Average train duration 8h 36m |
Lowest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 42m |
First train 6:25 |
Last train 19:01 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
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FAQs: Syracuse, NY to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse, NY and Boston, MA
Most Syracuse, NY to Boston, MA trains use the Syracuse Station to South Station station pair, with some services arriving at Back Bay Station. Use this guide to compare Syracuse, NY and Boston, MA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Syracuse, NY station do trains to Boston, MA leave from?
Getting to Syracuse Station from Syracuse city centre
Syracuse Station is 3 km from Syracuse city centre. Public transport options include:
Syracuse Station train station facilities and services
Syracuse Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, The Mission Restaurant
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Syracuse Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Syracuse Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Syracuse Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Syracuse Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Syracuse Station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse, Comfort Inn & Suites Airport, Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites.
Which Boston, MA station do trains from Syracuse, NY arrive at?
Getting to South Station from Boston city centre
South Station train station facilities and services
South Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Tavern in the Square
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at South Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at South Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at South Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at South Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Boston, The Langham, Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel.
Getting to Back Bay Station from Boston city centre
Back Bay Station is 1 km from Boston city centre. Public transport options include:
Back Bay Station train station facilities and services
Back Bay Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Sorellina, Atlantic Fish Company
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Back Bay Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Back Bay Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Back Bay Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Back Bay Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Back Bay Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Copley Square Hotel, The Westin Copley Place, Fairmont Copley Plaza.
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