The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Harvard, MA
Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$280
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Harvard, 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 Harvard, MA will cost around $280 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $158.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Harvard, MA without transferring at least once.
66 Northeast Regional · 6256 AMTRAK5:44 AM4h56Penn Station, New York, NY10:40 AMWorcester station, Worcester, MA$1581One-way1 transfer
56 Vermonter · 448 Lake Shore Limited11:33 AM7h57Penn Station, New York, NY7:30 PMWorcester station, Worcester, MA$2371One-way1 transfer
56 Vermonter · 448 Lake Shore Limited11:33 AM8h25Penn Station, New York, NY7:58 PMFramingham Station, Framingham, MA$2401One-way1 transfer
2190 Acela+
6256 AMTRAK5:27 AM5h13Penn Station, New York, NY10:40 AMWorcester station, Worcester, MA$2901One-way1 transfer
174 Northeast Regional · 6260 AMTRAK2:29 PM4h46Penn Station, New York, NY7:15 PMWorcester station, Worcester, MA$3451One-way1 transfer
172 Northeast Regional · 6258 AMTRAK11:00 AM4h45Penn Station, New York, NY3:45 PMWorcester station, Worcester, MA$3471One-way1 transfer
174 Northeast Regional · 6260 AMTRAK2:29 PM4h46Penn Station, New York, NY7:15 PMWorcester station, Worcester, MA$3451One-way1 transfer
66 Northeast Regional · 6256 AMTRAK5:44 AM4h56Penn Station, New York, NY10:40 AMWorcester station, Worcester, MA$1581One-way1 transfer
2190 Acela+
6256 AMTRAK5:27 AM5h13Penn Station, New York, NY10:40 AMWorcester station, Worcester, MA$2901One-way1 transfer
86 Northeast Regional · 6260 AMTRAK12:37 PM6h38Penn Station, New York, NY7:15 PMWorcester station, Worcester, MA$3451One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Harvard, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Harvard, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $161 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m 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 Harvard, MA:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Harvard, MA costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Harvard, MA costing on average $161 (€130).
Other travel options to Harvard, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€73) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-37.29 (€-30.06). The journey takes 4h 8m versus 3h 26m 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 Harvard, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Harvard, MA trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
174 Northeast Regional · 6260 AMTRAK | 2:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h46 | 7:15 PM Worcester station, Worcester, MA | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
2190 Acela+ 6256 AMTRAK | 5:27 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h13 | 10:40 AM Worcester station, Worcester, MA | 1 transfer | |
66 Northeast Regional · 6256 AMTRAK | 5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h56 | 10:40 AM Worcester station, Worcester, MA | 1 transfer | |
172 Northeast Regional · 6258 AMTRAK | 11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Worcester station, Worcester, MA | 1 transfer | |
56 Vermonter · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 11:33 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 8h25 | 7:58 PM Framingham Station, Framingham, MA | 1 transfer | |
56 Vermonter · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 11:33 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h57 | 7:30 PM Worcester station, Worcester, MA | 1 transfer | |
86 Northeast Regional · 6260 AMTRAK | 12:37 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h38 | 7:15 PM Worcester station, Worcester, MA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Harvard, MA
Trains from New York, NY to Harvard, MA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 16:50. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (283 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 175 miles (283 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 4:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to Harvard, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and Harvard, MA from $30 (€24). 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 Harvard, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Harvard, 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 Harvard, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to Harvard, 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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