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Duration 32h 50m
Distance 310.6 miles
Average price $72
Frequency 6/week

Trip overview

The train between Montreal and Boston takes 32h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Montreal 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.

Train

  1. Montreal Central Station
  2. Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
  3. Boston
13h 55m
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$18 - $221

Montreal to Boston train times

Trains run six times a week between Montreal and Boston. The service departs Montreal at 11:10 in the morning, which arrives into Boston at 20:00. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 32h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Montreal 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.

No, there is no direct train from Montreal station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at Boston via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

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The distance between Montreal and Boston is 267 miles. The road distance is 310.6 miles.

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Montreal to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.

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Montreal to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

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What companies run services between Montreal and Boston?

You can take a train from Montreal to Boston via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 13h 55m.
Train operators
Amtrak
Ave. Duration
7h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$10 - $120

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
7h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$10 - $120
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$10 - $40
Child Coach - short notice
$25 - $40
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$21 - $70
Child Business Class - short notice
$23 - $70
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$30 - $65
Business Seat - advance purchase
$40 - $140
Business Seat - short notice
$50 - $130
Coach Seat - short notice
$28 - $120
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$8 - $110
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$8 - $35
Child Coach - short notice
$23 - $35
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$19 - $65
Child Business Class - short notice
$21 - $65
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$27 - $55
Business Seat - advance purchase
$40 - $130
Business Seat - short notice
$45 - $120
Coach Seat - short notice
$24 - $110

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