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Rockville Centre to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rockville Centre and Boston takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Rockville Centre 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 32m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
$160
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Rockville Centre to Boston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rockville Centre and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Rockville Centre is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela9h 12m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 49m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 49m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 49m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 49m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 49m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 49m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 49m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak6h 16m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Rockville Centre, 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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