The cheapest and fastest trains from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Cheapest price
€78
Average price
€120
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY will cost around €120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €78.
Of the 12 trains that leave Back Bay station, Boston, MA for Penn Station, New York, NY on Sat, Mar 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 6 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.
167 Northeast Regional
65 Northeast Regional
161 Northeast Regional
169 Northeast Regional
165 Northeast Regional
2255 Acela
2249 Acela
169 Northeast Regional
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163 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €42.
Distance: 301 km
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Live departures
Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY trains for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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173 Northeast Regional | 3:46 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h06 | 7:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional | 4:57 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 10h05 | 3:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2 transfers | |
2167 Acela | 5:11 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h39 | 8:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 5:43 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h26 | 10:09 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 7:21 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h16 | 11:37 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 9:35 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h17 | 1:52 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 10:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h11 | 3:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 11:52 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h57 | 3:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
2249 Acela | 10:10 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h43 | 1:53 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 10:40 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h11 | 2:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 12:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h11 | 4:56 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 1:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h06 | 5:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 2:04 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h24 | 6:28 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Trains from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:52, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 301 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 301 km |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 00:52 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Back Bay station, Boston, MA and Penn Station, New York, NY from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY 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 Penn Station, New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY
- 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
- 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
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