The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Beacon, NY
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Beacon, NY 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 Beacon, NY will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Of the 1 trains that leave Boston, MA for Beacon, NY on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 6 h 30 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.


Boston, MA - Beacon, NYCompare Amtrak, Amtrak Acela


Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Boston, MA to Beacon, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Beacon, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €66.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€146 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Boston, MA to Beacon, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Beacon, NY trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:37 PM Boston, MA | 6h31 | 12:08 AM Beacon, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
![]() | 10:15 AM Boston, MA | 6h30 | 4:45 PM Beacon, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Beacon, NY
Trains from Boston, MA to Beacon, NY run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 (€66) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 6h 22m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€66) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 6h 22m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 21:21 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Beacon, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Boston, MA and Beacon, NY from $46 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Boston, MA to Beacon, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Beacon, 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 Beacon, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Boston, MA to Beacon, NY
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 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
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