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Trip Overview

The average train between East Rutherford and Boston takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from East Rutherford 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 25m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
$78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
4h 57m
$60–159

East Rutherford to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between East Rutherford and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from East Rutherford is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela8h 32m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 34m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 34m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 25m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 34m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 25m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 34m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 25m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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