The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Brookline, MA
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$227
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Brookline, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Brookline, MA will cost around $227 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 34 trains that leave New York, NY for Brookline, MA on Wed, Jun 24, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Wed, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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.
66 Northeast Regional5:44 AM4h14Penn Station, New York, NY9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$991One-way0 transfers
94 Northeast Regional5:38 PM4h22Penn Station, New York, NY10:00 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1381One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional7:50 PM4h25Penn Station, New York, NY12:15 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1381One-way0 transfers
176 Northeast Regional7:12 PM4h38Penn Station, New York, NY11:50 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1381One-way0 transfers
176 Northeast Regional7:12 PM4h31Penn Station, New York, NY11:43 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1381One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela7:57 AM3h36Penn Station, New York, NY11:33 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2751One-way0 transfers
2160 NextGen Acela6:05 PM3h45Penn Station, New York, NY9:50 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3291One-way0 transfers
2154 Acela11:40 AM3h47Penn Station, New York, NY3:27 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$4131One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela7:57 AM3h47Penn Station, New York, NY11:44 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2751One-way0 transfers
2152 Acela10:00 AM3h50Penn Station, New York, NY1:50 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2751One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Brookline, MA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Brookline, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Brookline, MA:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Brookline, MA costing on average $96 (€79).
A bus is $169 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Brookline, MA costing on average $211 (€173).
Other travel options to Brookline, MA take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€79) compared to roughly $67 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.38 (€-24.14). The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 42m 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
New York, NY to Brookline, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Brookline, MA trains for today, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2190 Acela | 5:27 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h58 | 9:25 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2190 Acela | 5:27 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h05 | 9:32 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h14 | 9:58 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 10:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
190 Northeast Regional | 7:41 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h18 | 11:59 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
190 Northeast Regional | 7:41 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h25 | 12:06 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 8:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h26 | 1:11 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 8:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h19 | 1:04 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2152 Acela | 10:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h56 | 1:56 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2152 Acela | 10:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h50 | 1:50 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h28 | 3:28 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h20 | 3:20 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2154 Acela | 11:40 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h54 | 3:34 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2154 Acela | 11:40 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h47 | 3:27 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 12:37 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h08 | 4:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 12:37 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h15 | 4:52 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 2:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h27 | 6:56 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 2:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h35 | 7:04 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2158 NextGen Acela | 4:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h53 | 7:57 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2158 NextGen Acela | 4:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h00 | 8:04 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 5:07 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 9:29 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 5:07 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h29 | 9:36 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 5:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 10:00 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 5:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h28 | 10:06 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2160 NextGen Acela | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h53 | 9:58 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2160 NextGen Acela | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h45 | 9:50 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 7:12 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h38 | 11:50 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 7:12 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h31 | 11:43 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2162 NextGen Acela | 7:37 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h00 | 11:37 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2162 NextGen Acela | 7:37 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h53 | 11:30 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 7:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h20 | 12:10 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 7:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h25 | 12:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Brookline, MA
Trains from New York, NY to Brookline, MA run on average 30 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 9:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to Brookline, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and Brookline, MA from $20 (€16). 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 New York, NY to Brookline, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Brookline, 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 Brookline, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to Brookline, MA
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- 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
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19
- 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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