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Trip Overview

The average train between New York and Boston University takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from New York 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.

4h 26m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
$152
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
4h
$130–197

New York to Boston University train times

Trains run hourly between New York and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Boston University at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA4h 28m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA4h 44m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA4h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 13m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA4h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 13m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTA8h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA4h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 13m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA4h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 13m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York to Boston University? 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 York to Boston University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

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.

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