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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Cranford takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Cranford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
$428
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
5h 32m
$58–733

Boston to Cranford train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Cranford. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Cranford at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 16m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 16m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 16m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 16m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 35m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 39m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 35m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 39m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 35m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 39m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit6h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Cranford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston to Cranford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cranford, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–150 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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