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Boston to New York City Center trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and New York City Center takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to New York City Center. 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 15m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
$418
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
4h 16m
$57–717

Boston to New York City Center train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and New York City Center. 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 New York City Center at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 8m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 30m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 56m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA5h 36m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA4h 29m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 5m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 26m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA4h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to New York City Center? 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 New York City Center.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and New York City Center, 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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