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Trains from Boston to New York

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How much are train tickets from Boston to New York?

Lowest Price	£45.22
Fastest Train	3h 26m
Trains Per Day	40
Train Lines	3

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train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for Boston to New York

4.8

Based on 50 reviews

Based on 7 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Amtrak Acela report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 80 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

4.2

Staff

4.3

Value

2.5

Condition

4.5

Joseph

4.0

1 February 2020Visiting friends

Pros

It was an very easy ordell. Way better than flying or driving.

Janet C

5.0

26 December 2019Visiting family

Pros

Easier than Logan airport.

Tova

4.0

2 September 2019Solo travel

Pros

Leaves and arrives on time

Cons

More space seat, help with luggage

Ipek

5.0

9 August 2019Visiting friends

Pros

Nice and fast! Everything was as expected and on time.

Cons

I'd say it was slightly overpriced.

Bill

5.0

21 June 2019

Cons

price

Based on 43 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Amtrak Northeast Regional report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 85 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

4.3

Staff

4.3

Value

3.4

Condition

4.5

Yolanda

5.0

20 February 2020Visiting friends

Pros

No lines for security and strait into the city center

Cons

A faster train ñess stps

Michal

5.0

5 January 2020Solo travel

Pros

The time, no stress, easy and comortable

Cons

More space for larger suitcase

Josephine

4.0

1 January 2020Visiting family

Pros

I didn’t have to drive.

Cons

It was cold even with my coat on.

Wanderley

5.0

22 November 2019Vacation

Pros

Very good

Cons

I do not know what could be improved to better your performance

Bennett

4.0

8 November 2019Visiting friends

Pros

I enjoyed the smoothness of the train, the scenery, and the comfort of the seat itself.

Cons

I paid the $110 for the train as opposed to the bus so that I would arrive in NYC sooner. There ended up being "signal issues" which caused us to halt on the tracks and we were delayed and what was supposed to be a 4-hour trip turned into 5 hours. The tray tables shoul...More

Frequently Asked Questions

How many stops are there on the train from Boston to New York?

Departing Boston from South Station and arriving at Penn Station in New York has 13 stops on the Amtrak Northeast Regional train. The Acela has only seven stops. The added stops make the trip on the Northeast Regional take about 4 hours and 19 minutes, while the Acela takes 3 hours and 44 minutes.

How do you find cheap train tickets from Boston to New York?

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from Boston to New York is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Boston to New York was £77.65. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 26 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of £45.62 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.

How long is the train ride from Boston to New York?

The distance between Boston and New York is approximately 190.31 miles, or 306.20 kilometers. The average travel time for a train between these two cities is around 4 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

What is the busiest day for trains from Boston to New York?

On Wednesday trains from Boston to New York are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Sunday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.

What train companies travel from Boston to New York?

Typically there are 40 schedules to compare for your trip to New York. On the route to New York 3 train carriers currently offer tickets for sale. Amtrak Northeast Regional offers the most scheduled departures between Boston to New York, usually offering 21.1 trips per day. 40 train trips per day are direct connections to New York, if you're looking to get there faster, direct schedules will typically be more time efficient.

Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Coach tickets from Boston to New York, which start at £0.81.

Here are the 3 train companies that operate from Boston to New York

Amtrak

Amtrak train tickets from Boston to New York start from £105.79, and on average cost £106.20. Daily there are 2 Amtrak schedules to New York. Amtrak in Boston leaves from South Station and one other station. And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,

From Boston to New York train travel on Amtrak takes 3 hours and 48 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Avg. Time

3h 48m

Avg. Price

£106.20

Amtrak Acela

Amtrak Acela train tickets from Boston to New York start from £105.79, and on average cost £119.00. Daily there are 18.8 Amtrak Acela schedules to New York. Amtrak Acela in Boston leaves from Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St and one other station. And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,

From Boston to New York train travel on Amtrak Acela takes 3 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Acela offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 26 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Acela offers 10.5 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay £117.85 for a one-way train ticket to New York.

Avg. Time

3h 42m

Avg. Price

£119.00

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak Northeast Regional train tickets from Boston to New York start from £45.22, and on average cost £67.96. Daily there are 21.1 Amtrak Northeast Regional schedules to New York. Amtrak Northeast Regional in Boston leaves from South Station and one other station. And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,

From Boston to New York train travel on Amtrak Northeast Regional takes 4 hours and 19 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 26 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers 18.75 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay £73.12 for a one-way train ticket to New York.

Avg. Time

4h 19m

Avg. Price

£67.96