The average train between Boston and Springfield takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Springfield. 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 4 times a day between Boston and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Springfield at 7:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Springfield station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Boston to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Boston and Springfield is 651.9 km. The road distance is 767 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.