The average train between Great Neck and Boston University takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Great Neck to Boston University. 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 Great Neck and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Great Neck is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Boston University at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Great Neck to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Great Neck station and arriving at Boston University station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Great Neck to Boston University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Great Neck to Boston University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Great Neck and Boston University is 278 km. The road distance is 399 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 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.