The average train between West Hempstead and Boston takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from West Hempstead 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.
Trains run hourly between West Hempstead and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Hempstead is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Hempstead to Boston. However, there are services departing from West Hempstead station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
West Hempstead to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
West Hempstead to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between West Hempstead and Boston is 283.3 km. The road distance is 409 km.
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.