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Rockaway Beach to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rockaway Beach and Boston takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Rockaway Beach 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.

5h 37m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
$156
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 38m
$126–206

Rockaway Beach to Boston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rockaway Beach and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Rockaway Beach is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Broad Channel and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTAMTAMTAAmtrak Acela5h 46m • 3 changes

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    MTAMTAMTAAmtrak5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MTAMTAMTAAmtrak Acela5h 30m • 3 changes

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    MTAMTAMTAAmtrak Acela5h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTAMTAMTAAmtrak8h 39m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Rockaway Beach, NY, USA and Boston, 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 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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