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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$182
Average price
$363
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Boston, MA will cost around $363 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $182.
Of the 34 trains that leave New York, NY for Boston, MA on Thu, May 14, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 306 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
190 Northeast Regional7:41 AM4h18Penn Station, New York, NY11:59 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1821One-way0 transfers- 66 Northeast Regional5:44 AM4h21Penn Station, New York, NY10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1821One-way0 transfers
- 190 Northeast Regional7:41 AM4h25Penn Station, New York, NY12:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1821One-way0 transfers
- 66 Northeast Regional5:44 AM4h14Penn Station, New York, NY9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1821One-way0 transfers
2190 Acela5:27 AM4h05Penn Station, New York, NY9:32 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2201One-way0 transfers
- 2150 Acela7:57 AM3h36Penn Station, New York, NY11:33 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$5091One-way0 transfers
- 2162 Acela12:34 PM3h36Penn Station, New York, NY4:10 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$5091One-way0 transfers
- 2170 NextGen Acela6:05 PM3h46Penn Station, New York, NY9:51 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$5091One-way0 transfers
- 2166 NextGen Acela3:59 PM3h46Penn Station, New York, NY7:45 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$5091One-way0 transfers
- 2172 NextGen Acela7:10 PM3h46Penn Station, New York, NY10:56 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$5091One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $259 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $129 (€103).
A bus is $217 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $259 (€208).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Tickets start at around $129 (€103) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-55.41 (€-44.46). The journey takes 3h 46m versus 3h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
New York, NY to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Boston, MA trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 172 Northeast Regional | 11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h28 | 3:28 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 172 Northeast Regional | 11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h20 | 3:20 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2162 Acela | 12:34 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 4:10 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2162 Acela | 12:34 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h48 | 4:22 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 86 Northeast Regional | 12:37 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h08 | 4:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 86 Northeast Regional | 12:37 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h15 | 4:52 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 174 Northeast Regional | 2:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h27 | 6:56 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 174 Northeast Regional | 2:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h35 | 7:04 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2166 NextGen Acela | 3:59 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h46 | 7:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2166 NextGen Acela | 3:59 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h52 | 7:51 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 184 Northeast Regional | 5:07 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 9:29 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 184 Northeast Regional | 5:07 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h29 | 9:36 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 94 Northeast Regional | 5:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h28 | 10:06 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 94 Northeast Regional | 5:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 10:00 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2170 NextGen Acela | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h53 | 9:58 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2170 NextGen Acela | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h46 | 9:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2172 NextGen Acela | 7:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h46 | 10:56 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2172 NextGen Acela | 7:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h57 | 11:07 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 176 Northeast Regional | 7:12 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h31 | 11:43 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 176 Northeast Regional | 7:12 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h38 | 11:50 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 178 Northeast Regional | 7:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h25 | 12:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 178 Northeast Regional | 7:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h20 | 12:10 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
| 2190 Acela | 5:27 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h58 | 9:25 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2190 Acela | 5:27 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h05 | 9:32 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 66 Northeast Regional | 5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 10:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 66 Northeast Regional | 5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h14 | 9:58 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2192 Acela | 7:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h58 | 11:01 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2192 Acela | 7:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h04 | 11:07 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 190 Northeast Regional | 7:41 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h18 | 11:59 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 190 Northeast Regional | 7:41 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h25 | 12:06 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2150 Acela | 7:57 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h47 | 11:44 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2150 Acela | 7:57 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 11:33 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 170 Northeast Regional | 8:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h19 | 1:04 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 170 Northeast Regional | 8:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h26 | 1:11 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Boston, MA
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Trains from New York, NY to Boston, MA run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 9:42 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and Boston, MA from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from New York, NY to Boston, MA
Traveling between New York, NY and Boston, MA is a breeze thanks to the efficient train service provided by Amtrak. The journey covers approximately 215 miles and typically takes around 4 hours. With comfortable seating, onboard amenities, and scenic views along the way, taking the train is an excellent choice for both leisure travelers and business commuters alike. Enjoy a hassle-free ride as you traverse from one vibrant city to another!
Train Connection: New York to Boston
Traveling from New York, NY to Boston, MA takes approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. There are 12 direct connections available each day. Passengers can board the train at Penn Station, NY and arrive at either South Station, MA or Back Bay Station, MA.
New York, NY to Boston, MA Train Connection
The first daily train journey from New York to Boston departs at 9:05 AM, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the vibrant culture and attractions of these two iconic cities. The last departure is scheduled for 11:14 PM, allowing late-night adventurers a chance to enjoy the bustling nightlife before heading north.
Train Tickets Price for New York, NY to Boston, MA
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between New York and Boston is $22 (20€). The average ticket price tends to be around $17.
Exploring Boston's Historic Landmarks
Boston Common, established in 1634, is the oldest public park in America and has served as a gathering place for citizens throughout history. Its significance lies not only in its role as a recreational space but also as a site of pivotal events during the American Revolution, where protests and celebrations alike took place. Unique features include its beautiful landscapes with ancient trees, historic monuments like the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and seasonal activities such as ice skating on Frog Pond.
The Freedom Trail is an iconic 2.5-mile path that weaves through Boston's rich revolutionary history by connecting 16 significant sites related to America's fight for independence. This trail holds immense significance because it allows visitors to walk through time while exploring landmarks like Paul Revere’s House and the Old North Church—each telling stories of courage and resilience. What makes this experience truly unique is how it immerses you into living history; guided tours often feature reenactors who bring these historical figures back to life right before your eyes.
Fenway Park, opened in 1912, stands proudly as one of Major League Baseball's most beloved ballparks—and it's famously known for being home to the Boston Red Sox. The park's significance extends beyond sports; it's a cultural icon representing over a century of baseball tradition intertwined with local pride and community spirit. One standout feature is "The Green Monster," an imposing left-field wall that adds character (and challenge) to games while offering fans stunning views from atop its seats—a must-see when visiting!
FAQs: Trains from New York, NY to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Boston, MA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to Boston, MA
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Ticket Office
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket Office
Bike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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