New York City to Boston by train
Boston lies 306 km (190 mi) north-east of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 8 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 373 km (232 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| New York City | Boston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 653,833 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | none listed | South Station, North Station, Back Bay station |
Where to book trains from New York City 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 New York City?
306 km (190 mi) in a straight line, north-east of New York City; by road roughly 373 km (232 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Boston by train?
About 4 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City 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 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.