The average train between New York and Boston University takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. 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.
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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Boston station via Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
New York to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between New York and Boston University is 300.6 km. The road distance is 335 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.