The average train between Long Island and Boston University takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Long Island 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.
Trains run hourly between Long Island and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Boston University at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Boston University station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Long Island to Boston University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Long Island to Boston University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Long Island and Boston University is 236 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 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.