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California to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The train between California and Boston takes 3d. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from California to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d
Duration
3,242 mi
Distance
$937
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

California to Boston train times

Trains run 5 times a week between California and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from California is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak3d • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak3d • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak3d • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak3d • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak3d • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to Boston? 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 California to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,241.7 mi
  • Duration: 3d

What companies run services between California, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.

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