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The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$281

Average price

$283

Fastest journey

4 h 52 m

Average duration

5 h 9 m

Trains per day

Distance

389 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ will cost around $283 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $281.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Boston, MA for Trenton, NJ on Sat, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 389 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 5 h 22 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.

09:40AM5h22

Boston, MA

03:02PMTrenton, NJ

$2811One-way

0 transfers

10:03AM6h00

Boston, MA

04:03PMTrenton, NJ

$2811One-way

0 transfers

11:40AM5h23

Boston, MA

05:03PMTrenton, NJ

$2811One-way

0 transfers

01:40PM5h22

Boston, MA

07:02PMTrenton, NJ

$2811One-way

0 transfers

06:35AM6h13

Boston, MA

12:48PMTrenton, NJ

$2921One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €64.

Distance: 241 miles (389 km)

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Most popular Train	Flight
€127 Average price Cheapest	€150 Average price
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11

Last updated at 7:20 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
175 Northeast Regional	7:21 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	5h14	12:35 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ	0 transfersDirect
177 Northeast Regional	9:30 PM South Station, Boston, MA	5h38	3:08 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ	0 transfersDirect
177 Northeast Regional	9:35 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	5h33	3:08 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ	0 transfersDirect
65 Northeast Regional	10:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA	5h34	4:19 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ	0 transfersDirect
65 Northeast Regional	10:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	5h28	4:19 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ	0 transfersDirect
179 Northeast Regional	11:47 PM South Station, Boston, MA	5h21	5:08 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ	0 transfersDirect
179 Northeast Regional	11:52 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	5h16	5:08 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ

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Trains from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $40 (€32)

Distance

241 miles (389 km)

Average train duration

5h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

$47 (€38)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

5h 18m

First train

00:42

Last train

22:57

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $40 (€32)

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ trains

Find the best trains to Trenton, NJ from Boston, MA with Omio's travel partners Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from $111 (€89). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Amtrak from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: $111
Amtrak frequency: 10 a day

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D.C. to New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Train information from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ with Amtrak Acela:

Average Duration: 4 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: $634
Amtrak Acela frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ

FAQs: Travel by train from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ.

Cheap train tickets from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ can start from as little as $42 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ is $142 (€114); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ train time is 5 h 18 min covering the 241 mile (389 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ leaves at 12: 42 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ leaves at 11: 08 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 14 direct trains from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Trenton, NJ. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ.

Take the Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ train with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Boston, MA and Trenton, NJ as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 08 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ by train is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ including taking a train, bus or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ

Boston

Trenton

The major train station for departures in Boston is South Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at South Station for your trip from Boston to Trenton.

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