Boston to The Bronx by train
The Bronx lies 287 km (179 mi) south-west of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 53 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 351 km (218 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Boston | The Bronx | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | South Station, North Station, Back Bay station | Yankees – East 153rd Street, Wakefield station, Melrose station |
Where to book trains from Boston to The Bronx
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Common questions
How far is The Bronx from Boston?
287 km (179 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Boston; by road roughly 351 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boston to The Bronx by train?
About 3 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and The Bronx?
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.