The average train between Boston and New York takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to New York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Boston and New York. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:47 PM which arrives into New York at 11:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston station and arriving at New York station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.
Boston to New York train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to New York train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Book your Boston to New York train tickets online with Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between Boston and New York is 304.2 km. The road distance is 372 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.