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Trip Overview

The average train between New Brunswick and Boston takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from New Brunswick 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.

5h 27m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
$76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via New York

best
  1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 31m
$58–156

New Brunswick to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between New Brunswick and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from New Brunswick is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 16m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak8h 56m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 46m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak8h 56m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 32m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 19m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 27m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 19m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 27m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Brunswick 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.

Map of how to get from New Brunswick to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from New Brunswick to Boston via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 31m.

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