The average train between Jamaica and South Boston takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Jamaica 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 Jamaica and South Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Jamaica is at 8:40 PM which arrives into South Boston at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Jamaica 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.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to South Boston. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at South Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Jamaica to South Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Jamaica to South Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Jamaica and South Boston is 293.2 km. The road distance is 388 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.