John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston, MA train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston, MA

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$100

Average price

$345

Fastest journey

3 h 35 m

Average duration

3 h 36 m

Trains per day

40

Distance

296 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston, MA will cost around $345 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.

Fast trains

Of the 40 trains that leave John F. Kennedy International Airport for Boston, MA on Fri, Jul 18, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 296 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 35 m .

On Fri, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 37 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.

Amtrak Acela2190 Acela
05:27AM3h57
Penn Station, New York, NY
09:24AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$1001One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak178 Northeast Regional
07:50PM4h20
Penn Station, New York, NY
12:10AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$1361One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak178 Northeast Regional
07:50PM4h25
Penn Station, New York, NY
12:15AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$1361One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Acela2174 Acela
09:29PM3h35
Penn Station, New York, NY
01:04AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$1571One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Acela2174 Acela
09:29PM3h40
Penn Station, New York, NY
01:09AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$1571One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €85.

Distance: 183 miles (296 km)

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Overview: Train from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston, MA

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Trains from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston, MA run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€25) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) 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 $30 (€24)
Distance
183 miles (296 km)
Average train duration
4h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
$32 (€25)
Trains per day
34
Direct trains
34
Fastest train
3h 36m
First train
09:27
Last train
23:50
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 $30 (€24)

Train companies: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK) to Boston, MA trains

Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains will get you to Boston, MA from John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK) from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK) to Boston, MA train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 44 min
  • Cheapest Price: $27

FAQs: Trains from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston, MA

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Popular train stations from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston, MA

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Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
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13
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
Dining
Dining
  • Legal Sea Foods
  • Tavern in the Square
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • InterContinental Boston
  • The Langham, Boston
  • Boston Harbor Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • 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.
Public transit options for South Station
  • Subway: Red Line
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
Back Bay StationWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
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Distance to city center
1 km
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Number of platforms
5
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
Dining
Dining
  • Sorellina
  • Atlantic Fish Company
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Copley Square Hotel
  • The Westin Copley Place
  • Fairmont Copley Plaza
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
  • Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
Public transit options for Back Bay Station
  • Subway: Orange Line
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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