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Trip Overview

The average train between South Orange and Boston takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from South Orange 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 52m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
$158
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

South Orange to Boston train times

Trains run 4 times a day between South Orange and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from South Orange is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 44m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 16m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 3m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak9h 33m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak5h 44m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela9h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Orange 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.

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  • Distance: 247.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, 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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