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Jersey City to Boston University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Jersey City and Boston University takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Jersey City 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.

4h 57m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
$156
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 13m
$126–206

Jersey City to Boston University train times

Trains run hourly between Jersey City and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Jersey City is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Boston University at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at 33rd Street and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    PATHAmtrakMBTA5h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 50m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 42m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 19m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrakMBTA5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    PATHAmtrakMBTA5h 31m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrakMBTA5h 24m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 39m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    PATHAmtrakMBTA5h 38m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrakMBTA5h 31m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 1m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrakMBTA5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 50m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 42m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 19m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrakMBTA5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 50m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 42m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 19m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrakMBTA5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 50m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 42m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 19m • 2 changes

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    PATHAmtrakMBTA5h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jersey City to Boston University? 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 Jersey City to Boston University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

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.

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