The cheapest and fastest trains from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Cheapest price
$138
Average price
$306
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY will cost around $306 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $138.
Of the 18 trains that leave Back Bay station, Boston, MA for Penn Station, New York, NY on Fri, Apr 03, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
179 Northeast Regional7:52 PM3h57Back Bay station, Boston, MA11:49 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1381One-way0 transfers
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional12:57 PM10h05Back Bay station, Boston, MA11:02 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1661One-way2 transfers
95 Northeast Regional6:15 AM4h07Back Bay station, Boston, MA10:22 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$2301One-way0 transfers
93 Northeast Regional9:26 AM4h21Back Bay station, Boston, MA1:47 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2301One-way0 transfers
177 Northeast Regional5:35 PM4h17Back Bay station, Boston, MA9:52 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2301One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela7:20 AM3h30Back Bay station, Boston, MA10:50 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$4331One-way0 transfers
2193 NextGen Acela6:11 PM3h35Back Bay station, Boston, MA9:46 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$4331One-way0 transfers
2159 Acela9:15 AM3h36Back Bay station, Boston, MA12:51 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$5351One-way0 transfers
2163 NextGen Acela11:11 AM3h38Back Bay station, Boston, MA2:49 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$4331One-way0 transfers
2167 Acela1:11 PM3h39Back Bay station, Boston, MA4:50 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$4331One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Live departures
Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY trains for today, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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85 Northeast Regional | 2:26 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h03 | 6:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 NextGen Acela | 3:11 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h38 | 6:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 3:46 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h06 | 7:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 4:57 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 10h05 | 3:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2 transfers | |
2167 Acela | 5:11 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h39 | 8:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 5:43 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h26 | 10:09 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 NextGen Acela | 7:16 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h52 | 11:08 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 7:21 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h17 | 11:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 9:35 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h17 | 1:52 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2193 NextGen Acela | 10:11 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h35 | 1:46 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 10:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h11 | 3:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 11:52 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h57 | 3:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, April 3 | |||||
2153 Acela | 10:01 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h47 | 1:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 10:15 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h07 | 2:22 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 11:20 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h30 | 2:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 12:18 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h09 | 4:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 Acela | 1:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h36 | 4:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 1:26 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h21 | 5:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Trains from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:52, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 12:52 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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FAQs: Trains from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Penn Station, New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Back Bay station, Boston, MA to Penn Station, New York, NY
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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