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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Boston takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Long Island 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.

4h 37m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$153
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
4h 48m
$123–203

Long Island to Boston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Long Island and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    MTAAmtrak4h 43m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 36m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 29m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak9h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island to 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.

Map of how to get from Long Island to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Boston, 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 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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