The average train between Jamaica and South Station takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Jamaica to South 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.
Trains run hourly between Jamaica and South Station. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jamaica is at 7:26 PM which arrives into South Station at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to South Station. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at South Station station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Jamaica to South Station train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Jamaica to South Station train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Jamaica and South Station is 294.1 km. The road distance is 391 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 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.