The average train between New York (State) and Boston University takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from New York (State) to Boston University. 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 (State) and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 2:52 AM at night, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Boston University at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Boston University. However, there are services departing from New York (State) station and arriving at Boston University station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
New York (State) to Boston University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York (State) to Boston University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between New York (State) and Boston University is 397.2 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.