The cheapest and fastest trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Cheapest price
€190
Average price
€285
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA will cost around €285 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €190.
Of the 12 trains that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for South Station, Boston, MA on Sun, Mar 15, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 15 the direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .
On Sun, Mar 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 21 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.
66 Northeast Regional
152 Northeast Regional
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82 Northeast Regional
2252 Acela
2248 Acela
152 Northeast Regional
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66 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, 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 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €51.
Distance: 303 km
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4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA trains for today, Saturday, March 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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162 Northeast Regional | 2:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 6:22 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 3:11 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h04 | 7:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
233 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 3:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 9h12 | 12:32 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
152 Northeast Regional | 4:13 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h15 | 8:28 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h24 | 9:24 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 Acela | 6:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h56 | 9:57 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 6:12 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h30 | 10:42 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 7:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h23 | 11:23 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 8:57 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 1:18 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 11:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h30 | 3:30 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 9:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 2:05 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h16 | 3:16 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 1:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h35 | 5:35 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. 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 00:00, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 303 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 303 km |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 00:00 |
Last train 22:38 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Penn Station, New York, NY and South Station, Boston, MA 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 Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, 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 South Station, Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
- 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
- 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


