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Trip Overview

The average train between West Hempstead and Boston takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 51m
Duration
254 mi
Distance
$83
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 19m
$63–155

West Hempstead to Boston train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from West Hempstead 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 West Hempstead to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between West Hempstead, 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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