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The cheapest and fastest trains from Braintree, MA to New York, NY
Showing times and prices for May 09
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
301 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Braintree, MA to 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 Braintree, MA to New York, NY will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Fast trains
Of the 42 trains that leave Braintree, MA for New York, NY on Sat, May 09, 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 09 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sat, May 09 the slowest trains will take 3 h 38 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.
165 Northeast Regional3:16 PM4h15Back Bay station, Boston, MA7:31 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$711One-way0 transfers- 65 Northeast Regional6:51 PM4h11Back Bay station, Boston, MA11:02 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$991One-way0 transfers
- 65 Northeast Regional7:01 PM4h01Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA11:02 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$991One-way0 transfers
- 65 Northeast Regional6:45 PM4h17South Station, Boston, MA11:02 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$991One-way0 transfers
- 169 Northeast Regional8:11 PM3h48Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA11:59 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$991One-way0 transfers
2255 NextGen Acela1:23 PM3h25Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA4:48 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2201One-way0 transfers- 2249 NextGen Acela6:20 AM3h33Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA9:53 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$2741One-way0 transfers
- 2255 NextGen Acela1:14 PM3h34Back Bay station, Boston, MA4:48 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2741One-way0 transfers
- 2259 Acela4:39 PM3h35Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA8:14 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1191One-way0 transfers
- 2255 NextGen Acela1:10 PM3h38South Station, Boston, MA4:48 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Braintree, MA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Braintree, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Braintree, MA to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).
This is compared to other travel options from Braintree, MA to New York, NY:
A bus is $51 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braintree, MA to New York, NY costing on average $91 (€73).
A bus is $133 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Braintree, MA to New York, NY costing on average $174 (€139).
The fastest way to travel from Braintree, MA to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 32m.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Braintree, MA and New York, NY including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Braintree, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users.
Live departures
Braintree, MA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Braintree, MA to New York, NY trains for today, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:32 PM Braintree, MA | 4h05 | 12:37 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 9 | |||||
| 2249 NextGen Acela | 6:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h48 | 9:53 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2249 NextGen Acela | 6:10 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h43 | 9:53 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2249 NextGen Acela | 6:20 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 3h33 | 9:53 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 195 Northeast Regional | 6:35 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h16 | 10:51 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 195 Northeast Regional | 6:40 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h11 | 10:51 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 195 Northeast Regional | 6:50 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 4h01 | 10:51 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2271 NextGen Acela | 7:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h55 | 11:10 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2271 NextGen Acela | 7:20 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h50 | 11:10 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2271 NextGen Acela | 7:30 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 3h40 | 11:10 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 99 Northeast Regional | 8:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h16 | 12:56 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 99 Northeast Regional | 8:45 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h11 | 12:56 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 99 Northeast Regional | 8:55 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 4h01 | 12:56 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 161 Northeast Regional | 9:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h11 | 1:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 161 Northeast Regional | 9:45 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h06 | 1:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 161 Northeast Regional | 9:55 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 3h56 | 1:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87 Northeast Regional | 9:58 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h30 | 2:28 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87 Northeast Regional | 10:04 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h24 | 2:28 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87 Northeast Regional | 10:15 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 4h13 | 2:28 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 163 Northeast Regional | 11:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h11 | 3:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 163 Northeast Regional | 11:45 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h06 | 3:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 163 Northeast Regional | 11:55 AM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 3h56 | 3:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2255 NextGen Acela | 1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h38 | 4:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2255 NextGen Acela | 1:14 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h34 | 4:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2255 NextGen Acela | 1:23 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 3h25 | 4:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 135 Northeast Regional | 1:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h12 | 5:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 135 Northeast Regional | 1:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h07 | 5:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 135 Northeast Regional | 1:55 PM Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA | 3h57 | 5:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Braintree, MA to New York, NY
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Trains from Braintree, MA to New York, NY run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 45 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 3h 46m.
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
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 45 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 9:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
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.
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Train companies: Amtrak from Braintree, MA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Braintree, MA and New York, NY from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 46m
Cheapest Price
$25 (€20)
Amtrak frequency
29 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Braintree, MA to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braintree, MA to 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Braintree, MA to New York, NY can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $25 (€20), while the average price is around $91 (€73).
The train from Braintree, MA to New York, NY takes 3h 46m and runs 45 per day.
The distance by train from Braintree, MA to New York, NY is 187 miles (301 km).
The first train from Braintree, MA to New York, NY leaves at 5:05 AM.
The last train from Braintree, MA to New York, NY leaves at 9:29 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Braintree, MA to New York, NY.
Yes, there is a direct train from Braintree, MA to New York, NY. This service operates 45 times per day, provided by Amtrak, Amtrak.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Braintree, MA to New York, NY.
The train station in Braintree, MA that goes to New York, NY is Route 128/University Park Station, Westwood, MA, which connects to Penn Station, New York, NY.
The cheapest way to get from Braintree, MA to New York, NY is by train, with a cost of around $25 (€20).
The train journey from Braintree, MA to New York, NY offers a mix of urban and natural scenery, passing through several charming New England towns, coastal views near the Connecticut shoreline, and eventually providing glimpses of the New York City skyline as you approach the city.
A day trip from Braintree, MA to New York, NY is not feasible due to the travel time of 3h 46m. However, trains operate 50 times per day. The distance is 187 miles (301 km).
For a well-rounded experience in New York, NY, 4 to 5 days are recommended to explore major attractions like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, and various museums, while also allowing time for dining and local neighborhood exploration.
Yes, you can take the train from Braintree, MA to New York, NY.
Since neither Braintree, MA nor New York, NY are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from New York, NY include Philadelphia, PA, New Haven, CT, Newark, NJ, Trenton, NJ, Stamford, CT.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Braintree, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In New York, NY, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like Times Square and on subway platforms. Common scams include fake ticket sellers near popular attractions and unauthorized taxi services overcharging passengers. It's important to use official transportation apps or authorized taxi stands and to stay alert in busy public spaces to avoid theft and fraud.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Braintree, MA to New York, NY
Braintree
New York
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Ticket Office
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
Distance to city center
4 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
Lockers
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
Dining
- 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
Accessibility
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Hotel
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
Information Desk
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Public transit options for Penn Station
- 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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