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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington Heights and Boston takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington Heights 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.

4h 55m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
$153
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
4h 57m
$123–203

Washington Heights to Boston train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Washington Heights and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington Heights is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 37m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 42m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak Acela4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak10h 1m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington Heights 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: 239.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, 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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