Albany to Boston by train
Boston lies 223 km (139 mi) east of Albany, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 1 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 273 km (169 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Albany | Boston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 101,228 | 653,833 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Union Station | South Station, North Station, Back Bay station |
| Postal codes | 12201–12288 | 02108–02298 |
Where to book trains from Albany to Boston
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Staying in Boston
Our booking partner lists 386 places to stay in Boston. Of the 300 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (151), and 17 are five-star. Across 149 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 236,402 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Boston from Albany?
223 km (139 mi) in a straight line, east of Albany; by road roughly 273 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Albany to Boston by train?
About 3 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Albany and Boston?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Boston?
Our booking partner lists 386 places to stay in Boston, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.