New York, NY to Boston, MA train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Boston, MA

Showing times and prices for May 18

Cheapest price

€45

Average price

€195

Fastest journey

3 h 36 m

Average duration

3 h 42 m

Trains per day

34

Distance

306 km

Cheap tickets

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 €195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.

Fast trains

Of the 34 trains that leave New York, NY for Boston, MA on Mon, May 18, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, May 18 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 Mon, May 18 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.

  • Amtrak176 Northeast Regional
    7:12 PM4h31
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    11:43 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
    451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak176 Northeast Regional
    7:12 PM4h38
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    11:50 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak94 Northeast Regional
    5:38 PM4h22
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    10:00 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
    1121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak94 Northeast Regional
    5:38 PM4h28
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    10:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    1121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak178 Northeast Regional
    7:50 PM4h25
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    12:15 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    1121One-way
    0 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 €16. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €73.

Distance: 306 km

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Flight

€103

Average price

€33

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Cheapest

€208

Average price

4h 16m

Average total duration

3h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 31m

Average total duration

4h 1m

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30m

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5h 39m

Average total duration

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2h 39m

Onboard

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

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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, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Amtrak150 Northeast Regional7:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h11
11:11 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak150 Northeast Regional7:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h16
11:16 AM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2290 Acela7:40 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h46
11:26 AM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2290 Acela7:40 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h41
11:21 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2292 Acela8:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h43
12:03 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2292 Acela8:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h48
12:08 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak160 Northeast Regional9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h30
1:30 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak160 Northeast Regional9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h35
1:35 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak162 Northeast Regional10:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h16
2:16 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak162 Northeast Regional10:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h22
2:22 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2248 Acela11:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h57
3:08 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2248 Acela11:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h04
3:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2250 NextGen Acela11:58 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h58
3:56 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2250 NextGen Acela11:58 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h43
3:41 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2256 Acela12:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h03
4:43 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2256 Acela12:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h55
4:35 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak164 Northeast Regional1:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h24
5:24 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak164 Northeast Regional1:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h15
5:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2252 NextGen Acela2:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h56
5:57 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2252 NextGen Acela2:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h50
5:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak154 Northeast Regional2:07 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h11
6:18 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak154 Northeast Regional2:07 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h17
6:24 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak96 Northeast Regional5:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h19
9:20 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak96 Northeast Regional5:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h13
9:14 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2258 NextGen Acela7:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h02
11:17 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2258 NextGen Acela7:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h52
11:07 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak132 Northeast Regional7:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h22
11:52 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak132 Northeast Regional7:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h29
11:59 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2274 NextGen Acela9:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h45
12:48 AM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2274 NextGen Acela9:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h40
12:43 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak166 Northeast Regional9:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h13
1:18 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak166 Northeast Regional9:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h20
1:25 AM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Monday, May 18
Amtrak2190 Acela5:27 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h05
9:32 AM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2190 Acela5:27 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h58
9:25 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak66 Northeast Regional5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h21
10:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak66 Northeast Regional5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h14
9:58 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from New York, NY to Boston, MA?

The best time to book your train from New York, NY to Boston, MA is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the New York, NY to Boston, MA route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from New York, NY to Boston, MA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from New York, NY to Boston, MA.

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 €20 but you can travel from only €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 306 km distance in 3h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €16
Distance
306 km
Average train duration
3h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
€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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €16

Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and Boston, MA from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak

About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 13m
Cheapest Price
€20
Amtrak frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from New York, NY to Boston, MA can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for New York, NY to Boston, MA is €103; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from New York, NY to Boston, MA is 3h 45m to travel the 306 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from New York, NY to Boston, MA leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from New York, NY to Boston, MA leaves at 9:42 PM.
Yes,there are 32 direct trains a day from New York, NY to Boston, MA with Amtrak, Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from New York, NY to Boston, MA. You can choose between Amtrak. Amtrak trains take around 3h 45m
When taking a train from New York, NY to Boston, MA, you can count on Amtrak, Amtrak for the best way to get you to Boston, MA. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between New York, NY and Boston, MA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Boston, MA from New York, NY is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from New York, NY to Boston, MA is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New York, NY and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from New York, NY to Boston, MA

New York
Boston
The major train station for departures in New York is Penn Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Penn Station for your trip from New York to Boston.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
Dining
Dining
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Hotel
Hotel
  • The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
  • Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
  • Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Public transit options for Penn Station
  • 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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