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Trip Overview

The average train between New Canaan and Boston takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from New Canaan 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.

4h 17m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
$139
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

New Canaan to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between New Canaan and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Canaan is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak4h 19m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 6m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 57m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 2m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 55m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 46m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 2m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 55m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 46m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 2m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 55m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 46m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak4h 7m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 47m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak4h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak4h 7m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 47m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 2m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 55m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 46m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela4h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Canaan 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 Canaan to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between New Canaan, CT, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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