The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT
Cheapest price
€43
Average price
€83
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
It's difficult to get from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT without transferring at least once.
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK6:15 AM4h15Back Bay station, Boston, MA10:30 AMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT€431One-way1 transfer
95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK6:15 AM5h00Back Bay station, Boston, MA11:15 AMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT€431One-way1 transfer
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK6:10 AM4h20South Station, Boston, MA10:30 AMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT€431One-way1 transfer
95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK6:10 AM5h05South Station, Boston, MA11:15 AMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT€431One-way1 transfer
95 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line6:15 AM5h20Back Bay station, Boston, MA11:35 AMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT€441One-way1 transfer
2163 Acela+
56 Vermonter11:11 AM3h03Back Bay station, Boston, MA2:14 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT€2621One-way1 transfer
2163 Acela+
56 Vermonter11:05 AM3h09South Station, Boston, MA2:14 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT€2621One-way1 transfer
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line12:57 PM3h29Back Bay station, Boston, MA4:26 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT€651One-way1 transfer
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line12:50 PM3h36South Station, Boston, MA4:26 PMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT€651One-way1 transfer
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK6:15 AM4h15Back Bay station, Boston, MA10:30 AMHartford Union Station, Hartford, CT€431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Boston, MA to Hartford, CT
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 150 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€72 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Boston, MA to Hartford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Hartford, CT trains for today, Sunday, May 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 1:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h03 | 5:43 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 1:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h58 | 5:43 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 4 | |||||
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK | 6:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h20 | 10:30 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK | 6:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h05 | 11:15 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 6:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h25 | 11:35 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK | 6:15 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h15 | 10:30 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK | 6:15 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h00 | 11:15 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 6:15 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h20 | 11:35 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter | 9:20 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h54 | 2:14 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional · 56 Vermonter | 9:26 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h48 | 2:14 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
2163 Acela+ 56 Vermonter | 11:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h09 | 2:14 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
2163 Acela+ 56 Vermonter | 11:11 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h03 | 2:14 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT
Trains from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 4:35 AM |
Last train 8:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Boston, MA and Hartford, CT 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 Boston, MA to Hartford, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with multiple access points around the station.
- Salute
- Max Downtown
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- The Goodwin Hotel
- Hilton Hartford
- Marriott Hartford Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- 4 places, covered
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and CTrail services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTfastrak
- Local bus services
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