The average train between Long Island City and Boston takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Long Island City to 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 every 2 hours between Long Island City and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Long Island City is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to Boston. However, there are services departing from Long Island City station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Long Island City to Boston train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Long Island City to Boston train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Long Island City and Boston is 299.9 km. The road distance is 378 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.