The cheapest and fastest trains from Milford, CT to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milford, CT 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 Milford, CT to Boston, MA will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Milford, CT for Boston, MA on Thu, May 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct trains cover the 208 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
On Thu, May 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 6 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.
1:13 AM3h02Milford, CT4:15 AMBoston, MA$191One-way0 transfers
11:00 PM3h06Milford, CT2:06 AMBoston, MA$191One-way0 transfers
1:13 AM3h02Milford, CT4:15 AMBoston, MA$191One-way0 transfers
11:00 PM3h06Milford, CT2:06 AMBoston, MA$191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milford, CT to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milford, CT 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milford, CT to Boston, MA:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milford, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $43 (€35).
A bus is $178 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milford, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $214 (€173).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $38 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.06 (€-4.09). The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Milford, CT to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Milford, CT to Boston, MA trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:16 PM Milford, CT | 3h08 | 10:24 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
![]() | 1:13 AM Milford, CT | 3h02 | 4:15 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milford, CT to Boston, MA
Trains from Milford, CT to Boston, MA run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (208 km) distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 129 miles (208 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from Milford, CT to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between Milford, CT and Boston, MA from $19 (€15). 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 Milford, CT to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milford, CT to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milford, CT to Boston, MA
- 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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