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Trip Overview

The average train between Madison and Boston takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Madison 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.

6h 4m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
$75
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Madison to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 30m
$58–155

Madison to Boston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Madison and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Madison is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela11h 34m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 10m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 3m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 45m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 17m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 10m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 26m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 29m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela9h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madison 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.

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  • Distance: 259.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Madison, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Madison to Boston via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 30m.

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