The average train between Rye and Back Bay takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye to Back Bay. 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 Rye and Back Bay. The earliest departure is at 2:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Rye is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Back Bay at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Back Bay. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Back Bay station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Rye to Back Bay train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
Rye to Back Bay train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Rye and Back Bay is 264.5 km. The road distance is 327 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.