Boston, MA to New York NY by train
The train from Boston, MA, to New York, NY, lasts on average . Around trains depart a day between New York and Boston, the average price is and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around .
Amtrak, the largest passenger railroad service in the U.S., operates the train from Boston to New York. The good news is that all the trains connecting Boston. and N.Y. are direct. There are several options, but it comes down to the speed train Acela and the Northeast Regional.
- The Acela Express is a high-speed train between Washington, D.C., and Boston MA. In fact, it is the fastest train in the Northeast Corridor, reaching 150 miles per hour, stopping at Providence, New Haven, and New Haven before arriving in New York. Acela tickets are a bit pricier due to great speeds and comfort. Extra legroom, free Wi- Fi and a power outlet under each seat, are some of the perks you can expect on Amtrak Acela Express.
- Northeast Regional is the most popular train due to its price and frequency. It is a slower but more convenient option for passengers who need to make connections, seeing how it makes more stops along the way. It serves 20 stations between Boston and New York City, four times as many stops on its route compared to Acela. With around nine trips between New York bound for Boston each day, travelers can easily hop onboard one of these trains without having to wait too long.
The ticket prices may vary depending on how early you book, so securing them at your earliest convenience is recommended.Children 2-12 travel at a lower fare on all Amtrak trains, but the Acela Express only offers discounts for children on weekends. But, the good news is that children under two always travel free on Amtrak trains on the Northeast Corridor.
In Boston you can board at two stations:
- Back Bay Station - located at the corner of Stuart Street and Dartmouth Street, in a gorgeous renaissance building in the historical center of Boston.
- South Station on the other hand is perfect if you are coming from Logan Airport. It is connected to Boston's subway system and numerous bus services including MBTA Commuter Rail, Amtrak, Greyhound Bus Lines, MBTA Subway and LINK buses.
In New York you will debarque at Penn Station's newest addition - Moynihan Train Hall. Located adjacent to Penn Station, the 350,000-square-foot facility is designed to offer travelers a modern and comfortable place to wait for or transfer between Amtrak and Long Island Rail Road departures. This new facility replaces the original James A. Farley Post Office Building and features 30 different retail shops, as well as a 15,000-square-foot public square that provides access to both Penn Station and the subway line 7.
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