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Long Island to Boston University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Boston University takes 4h 44m 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.

4h 44m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 2m
$61–146

Long Island to Boston University train times

Trains run hourly between Long Island and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 12:20 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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA10h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA4h 47m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA5h • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 30m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA5h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 45m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA5h 5m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 46m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 44m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA4h 56m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 38m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 44m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA4h 56m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 38m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island 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 Long Island to Boston University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, 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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