Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA train with Amtrak

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

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

€145

Average price

€264

Fastest journey

3 h 51 m

Average duration

3 h 53 m

Trains per day

18

Distance

303 km

Cheap tickets

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 €264 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €145.

Fast trains

Of the 18 trains that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for South Station, Boston, MA on Sun, Jul 13, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 3 h 54 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.

Amtrak166 Northeast Regional
09:00PM4h21
Penn Station, New York, NY
01:21AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
1451One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
05:44AM4h26
Penn Station, New York, NY
10:10AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
1451One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak150 Northeast Regional
07:00AM4h21
Penn Station, New York, NY
11:21AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
1451One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Acela2290 Acela
07:40AM3h51
Penn Station, New York, NY
11:31AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
1781One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak96 Northeast Regional
05:01PM4h24
Penn Station, New York, NY
09:25PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
1831One-way
0 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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €63.

Distance: 302 km

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€101

Average price

€31

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Cheapest

€158

Average price

4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 56m

Average total duration

4h 26m

Onboard

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30m

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4h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 31m

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3h 0m

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Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 6:22 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
amtrak66 Northeast Regional9:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h26
2:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak150 Northeast Regional11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h21
3:21 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak160 Northeast Regional1:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h38
5:38 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2248 Acela3:11 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h01
7:12 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2250 Acela3:58 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h52
7:50 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak152 Northeast Regional4:13 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h18
8:31 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak164 Northeast Regional5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h29
9:29 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2252 Acela6:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h01
10:02 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak82 Northeast Regional6:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h33
10:37 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak88 Northeast Regional7:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h26
11:28 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2254 Acela8:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
3h53
11:56 PM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak194 Northeast Regional9:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h21
1:23 AM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect
amtrak168 Northeast Regional11:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
4h31
3:31 AM South Station, Boston, MA0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA

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Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
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 €21
Distance
302 km
Average train duration
4h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
€26
Trains per day
17
Direct trains
16
Fastest train
3h 43m
First train
09:44
Last train
23:50
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 €21

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA

Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains will get you from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Penn Station, New York, NY and South Station, Boston, MA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 44 min
  • Cheapest Price: €22
  • Amtrak frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA

FAQs: Travel by train from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA.
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Popular train stations from Penn Station, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA

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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.
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
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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
The major train station for arrivals in Boston is South Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at South Station for your journey to Boston from New York.
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Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
13
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
Dining
Dining
  • Legal Sea Foods
  • Tavern in the Square
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • InterContinental Boston
  • The Langham, Boston
  • Boston Harbor Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • 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.
Public transit options for South Station
  • Subway: Red Line
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
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