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Manhattan to Boston Back Bay (BBY) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manhattan and Boston Back Bay (BBY) takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Manhattan to Boston Back Bay (BBY). 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 6m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manhattan to Boston Back Bay (BBY) train times

Trains run hourly between Manhattan and Boston Back Bay (BBY). The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Boston Back Bay (BBY) at 1:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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    train train 3h 53m • Direct
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    train train 4h 22m • Direct
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    train train 4h 22m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    train train 3h 58m • Direct
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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 58m • Direct
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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 4h 30m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 30m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 3h 58m • Direct
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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 58m • Direct
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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    train train 3h 58m • Direct
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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 58m • Direct
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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    train train 3h 58m • Direct
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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 58m • Direct
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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Boston Back Bay (BBY)? 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 Manhattan to Boston Back Bay (BBY).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Boston Back Bay (BBY), 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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