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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Long Island City takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Long Island City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 44m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$418
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Boston to Long Island City train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Long Island City. 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 Long Island City at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA4h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA4h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMTA10h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA4h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA4h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA4h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA4h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Long Island City? 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 Long Island City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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