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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston to Trenton, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Distance | 241 miles (389 km) | |
Average train ticket price | $36 (€32) | |
Train frequency | 25 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Amtrak or Amtrak |
Trains from Boston to Trenton, NJ cover the 241 miles (389 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 8 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $36 (€32), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $1 (€1).
Travel to Trenton, NJ from Boston on Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Acela is Amtrak’s flagship high-speed train service operating services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting major cities like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston. Acela trains are the fastest in the United States and can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). When booking an Acela train from Boston to Trenton, NJ, you can choose between Business Class and First Class. Although each class offers different levels of services and accommodations, amenities in both classes include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables, large tray tables, and spacious and comfortable seats with extra legroom. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.
Boston to Trenton, NJ train information with Amtrak Acela:
Many people travel from Massachusetts to New Jersey on a regular basis, and travel between the two respective capitals, Boston to Trenton, couldn't be easier. There are six trains that leave Boston for Trenton each morning, so there shouldn't be any difficulty getting to New Jersey. Selecting a direct train will cover the 241 mile journey in a little over 5 hours, but a connecting route with changes can take around 7 hours.
There are only six trains from Boston to Trenton, all of which leave in the morning. The earliest departure is around 6:00 a.m. and the last one leaves at around 8:30 a.m.
The duration of the journey varies, depending if the route selected requires any transfers along the way. A direct train from Boston to Trenton should take no longer than about 5 hours. However, there are two trains that travel via a different route with a transfer at Penn Station in New York. Though it adds a slight delay to the journey, for most this won't be a problem.
Departure train station: Any train leaving from Boston to Trenton will depart from one of two stations. South Station, the city's main railway hub, is located on Atlantic Avenue in downtown Boston. Less than a mile away is Back Bay Station, which serves as a secondary Amtrak intercity railway alternative. While South Station can get incredibly busy during peak commuter times, Back Bay can be a better option for long distance travelers looking for a calmer train station experience. All stations have parking, ATMs, elevators, payphones, vending machines and restrooms. However, only South Station has free WiFi and personalized baggage handling services.
Arrival train station: The Trenton Transit Center has a cozy station building with a waiting room. It is centrally located on Clinton Avenue, with convenient access to public transport options. While there is neither WiFi or vending machines at the station, it has parking, ATMs, payphones and restrooms.
Amtrak, the biggest rail provider in the US, serves more than 500 destinations within North America. It is the only provider that services the route from Boston to Trenton.
All of the rail routes from Boston to Trenton connect with other routes that go through the rest of the USA. The Amtrak railway offers daily trips between Boston and Trenton, some with stop overs in New York.
The onboarding process of Amtrak is quite speedy. The carrier requests that travelers arrive between 30 to 45 minutes ahead of departure, during which luggage can be loaded and passengers can board. There is an assisted service for the elderly and disabled passengers. There is also a dedicated wheelchair seating space on board each train car. Choosing between business and coach cars can affect the price of the fare, but not by too much. Coach has comfortable seating options, while business class has more legroom and other amenities, like complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. In the dining car, food and drinks can be ordered from a set menu. Amtrak encourages customers to travel with their bicycles. Dogs and cats can ride along at a small cost, but pets and their carriers must weigh less than 20 pounds together. Pets are allowed in coach, but not in business class cars or any of the dining areas.
The best way to get cheap tickets online is to book early. By booking tickets far in advance, passengers can get an idea what the average pricing is for the trip. That way, it is easy to spot a deal. With Omio, it is quick and easy to check all the train fares ahead of time. It is possible that the routes with change overs in New York could be a bit cheaper than direct trains, though it might take a bit longer.
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