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Essex County to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essex County and Boston takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Essex County 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 39m
Duration
247 mi
Distance
$72
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 8m
$58–152

Essex County to Boston train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essex County and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Essex County is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela10h 6m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 11m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 3m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 47m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essex County 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 Essex County to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Essex County, 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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