Boston to Springfield by train
Springfield lies 129 km (80 mi) west of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 45 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 158 km (98 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Boston | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 154,341 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | South Station, North Station, Back Bay station | Springfield Union Station |
| Postal codes | 02108–02298 | 01101–01199 |
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Common questions
How far is Springfield from Boston?
129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, west of Boston; by road roughly 158 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Springfield by train?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and Springfield?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.