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Trip Overview

The average train between Cranford and Boston takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Cranford 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.

5h 50m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
$75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 23m
$58–160

Cranford to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Cranford and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Cranford is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 50m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 54m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 52m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 57m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 50m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 50m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 57m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 50m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 50m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cranford 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 Cranford to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cranford, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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