The cheapest and fastest trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Cheapest price
€80
Average price
€176
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 7 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 €176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
Of the 12 trains that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for South Station, Boston, MA on Sat, Jun 13, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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.
88 Northeast Regional3:00 PM4h23Penn Station, New York, NY7:23 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€801One-way0 transfers
194 Northeast Regional5:00 PM4h18Penn Station, New York, NY9:18 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€801One-way0 transfers
152 Northeast Regional12:13 PM4h15Penn Station, New York, NY4:28 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€1121One-way0 transfers
82 Northeast Regional2:04 PM4h28Penn Station, New York, NY6:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€1481One-way0 transfers
164 Northeast Regional1:00 PM4h24Penn Station, New York, NY5:24 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€1481One-way0 transfers
2250 NextGen Acela11:58 AM3h58Penn Station, New York, NY3:56 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€2671One-way0 transfers
2252 NextGen Acela2:01 PM4h02Penn Station, New York, NY6:03 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€2231One-way0 transfers
2248 Acela11:11 AM4h04Penn Station, New York, NY3:15 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€2671One-way0 transfers
152 Northeast Regional12:13 PM4h15Penn Station, New York, NY4:28 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€1121One-way0 transfers
150 Northeast Regional7:00 AM4h16Penn Station, New York, NY11:16 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA€2271One-way0 transfers
Travel 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 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €70.
Distance: 303 km
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4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m 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, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | 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 | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 10:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 7:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h16 | 11:16 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 2:22 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 11:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h04 | 3:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 11:58 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h58 | 3:56 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 12:13 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h15 | 4:28 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 1:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h24 | 5:24 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 2:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h02 | 6:03 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 2:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h28 | 6:32 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 3:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h23 | 7:23 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h18 | 9:18 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 6:59 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h27 | 11:26 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 15 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 303 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 303 km |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 12:00 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Amtrak from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA trainsAmtrak 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


