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Grand Central Terminal to South Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grand Central Terminal and South Boston takes 4h 39m 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.

4h 39m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
$81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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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
$61–157

Grand Central Terminal to South Boston train times

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 7:39 PM which arrives into South Boston at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 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 15, 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 16, 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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak4h 41m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak4h 27m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 35m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak5h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grand Central Terminal to South 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 Grand Central Terminal to South Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and South Boston, 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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