The average train between Glen Head and Boston takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Glen Head 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Glen Head and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glen Head is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Glen Head 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.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Head to Boston. However, there are services departing from Glen Head station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Glen Head to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Glen Head to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Glen Head and Boston is 272.3 km. The road distance is 416 km.
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.