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Cheap train tickets from New York to Boston

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Cheapest Train Tickets in the Next 2 Weeks

  1. Sat Apr 4
    £69
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    £69
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    £69
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    £69
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    £69
  6. Thu Apr 9
    £62
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    £62
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    £62
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    £62
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    £62
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    £62
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    £62
  13. Thu Apr 16
    £55
  14. Fri Apr 17
    £55

Schedule & Pricing Info

How much are train tickets from New York to Boston?

Lowest Price£45.22
Fastest Train3h 35m
Trains Per Day40
Train Lines3
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train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for New York to Boston
4.7
Based on 49 reviews

Based on 10 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with Amtrak Acela report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 100 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.6
Staff
4.6
Value
2.9
Condition
4.7
Lambertus
5.0
2 January 2020Couples trip
Pros
Smooth check in, train left on time. Clean toilet, good coffee.
Cons
We were not aware of the prices: if you book in advance, the ride is much cheaper.
Tips
Book your trip in advance!!
Daani
5.0
9 November 2019Visiting family
Pros
It was expensive but worth space + time tradeoff
Cons
WiFi wasn't great but workable.
Craig
3.0
8 August 2019Solo travel
Pros
Got me home
Cons
Run on time
Polina
5.0
31 July 2019Business
Pros
Super comfortable ride, much better than flying.
Marina
4.0
28 July 2019Vacation
Cons
boarding the train

Based on 39 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with Amtrak Northeast Regional report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 73 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.2
Staff
4.1
Value
3.4
Condition
4.6
Anthony
5.0
23 February 2020Business
Pros
I really liked riding the Amtrak train. It was my first experience on Amtrak and I will be back for sure. Thank you
Cons
Nothing
Tips
None that I can think of
Pedro
5.0
17 January 2020Visiting family
Pros
Seeing my family.
Leyla
5.0
29 December 2019Vacation
Cons
Make a hotel damage retainer less than 75usd per night
Barbara
4.0
21 December 2019Visiting family
Pros
Zug war pünktlich.
Cons
Die Platz suche war sehr schwierig. Würden zuerst ans eine Ende des Zuges geschickt, weil dort dann doch nichts frei war, den ganzen Weg zurück. Und das mit schwerem Gepäck....
Marjorie
4.0
28 October 2019Visiting family
Pros
Train is very relaxing.
Cons
Couldn’t understand the announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth taking the Acela over the regular Amtrak from NY to Boston?

If you are looking for a fast trip to Boston with few stops, then the Acela from New York to Boston is worth it. With 17 daily scheduled trips to Boston, there is likely to be a scheduled trip that fits your needs.

The average time this route takes is 3 hours and 51 minutes, which is more than 40 minutes faster than the Amtrak Northeast Regional. The average cost for an Acela ticket for this route is $154.77, about $65 more than the regional train.

The Acela is equipped with Wi-Fi that is 6x faster than a typical Amtrak train, and more reliable. Other amenities include electrical outlets, adjustable lighting, large tray tables and conference tables. There is also the Café Acela car, with a variety of food and drink options for under $9.

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

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from New York to Boston 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 New York to Boston was £82.26. 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 £40.79 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 New York to Boston?

The distance between New York and Boston 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 14 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 35 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 New York to Boston?

On Wednesday trains from New York to Boston 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 New York to Boston?

Typically there are 40 schedules to compare for your trip to Boston. On the route to Boston 3 train carriers currently offer tickets for sale. Amtrak Northeast Regional offers the most scheduled departures between New York to Boston, usually offering 20.525 trips per day. 39 train trips per day are direct connections to Boston, 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 New York to Boston, which start at £0.81.

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

Amtrak

Amtrak train tickets from New York to Boston start from £46.84, and on average cost £61.19. Daily there are 1 Amtrak schedules to Boston. Amtrak in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Boston trains arrive at Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St,

From New York to Boston train travel on Amtrak takes 8 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Boston faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 35 minutes.

If you are looking to travel to Boston on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak scheduled trip per day, which will cost £70.81 for a one-way weekend reservation from New York.

Avg. Time
8h 35m
Avg. Price
£61.19

Amtrak Acela

Amtrak Acela train tickets from New York to Boston start from £105.79, and on average cost £124.19. Daily there are 18.683333 Amtrak Acela schedules to Boston. Amtrak Acela in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Boston trains arrive at South Station and one other train station.

From New York to Boston train travel on Amtrak Acela takes 3 hours and 48 minutes. If you are looking to get to Boston faster, Amtrak Acela offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 35 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Acela offers 10.5 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay £132.59 for a one-way train ticket to Boston.

Avg. Time
3h 48m
Avg. Price
£124.19

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak Northeast Regional train tickets from New York to Boston start from £45.22, and on average cost £71.31. Daily there are 20.52459 Amtrak Northeast Regional schedules to Boston. Amtrak Northeast Regional in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Boston trains arrive at South Station and one other train station.

From New York to Boston train travel on Amtrak Northeast Regional takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Boston faster, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 35 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers 17.941176 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay £77.61 for a one-way train ticket to Boston.

Avg. Time
4h 30m
Avg. Price
£71.31

Plan your next adventure

There is one train station from which trains depart New York on their way to Boston:
  • Penn Station
There are 2 different stations where trains from New York arrive in Boston. You can review and use the directions feature on Wanderu to see which station is closest to your final destination. These are the busiest arriving train stations in Boston:
  • Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
  • South Station

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