The average train between New York, NY and Cambridge takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from New York, NY to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between New York, NY and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from New York, NY station and arriving at Cambridge station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
New York, NY to Cambridge train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York, NY to Cambridge train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between New York, NY and Cambridge is 303 km. The road distance is 376 km.
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.