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Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Back Bay (Station) takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 42m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
$146
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain train New Haven / ...
  2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Acela
4h 45m
$111–187

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Grand Central Terminal and Back Bay (Station). The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Back Bay (Station) at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 57m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 58m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela7h 32m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 58m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela7h 32m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 58m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela7h 32m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 58m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela7h 32m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 58m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 227 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Boston via Grand Central Terminal, Stamford, and Stamford Amtrak Station in around 4h 45m.

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