The average train between Grand Central Terminal and South Boston takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Grand Central Terminal to South 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 hourly between Grand Central Terminal and South Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 8:36 PM which arrives into South Boston at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to South Boston. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at South Boston station via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Grand Central Terminal to South Boston train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to South Boston train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and South Boston is 300.4 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Boston via Grand Central Terminal, Stamford, and Stamford Amtrak Station in around 4h 45m.