The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to South Boston, VA
Cheapest price
$170
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
9 h 22 m
Average duration
9 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
616 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to South Boston, VA 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 South Boston, VA will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $170.
Of the 1 trains that leave New York, NY for South Boston, VA on Fri, Dec 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct trains cover the 616 km distance in an average of 9 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 22 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 9 h 22 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for New York, NY to South Boston, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to South Boston, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €134.
Distance: 382 miles (616 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€167 Average price | €85 Average price Cheapest |
9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
New York, NY to South Boston, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to South Boston, VA trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 PM New York, NY | 9h22 | 3:22 AM South Boston, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to South Boston, VA
Trains from New York, NY to South Boston, VA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $168 (€134) but you can travel from only $49 (€39) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:28, the last at 14:00. The fastest train covers the 382 miles (616 km) distance in 9h 22m.
Distance 382 miles (616 km) |
Average train duration 9h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $168 (€134) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 22m |
First train 08:28 |
Last train 14:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to South Boston, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and South Boston, VA from $49 (€39). 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 South Boston, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to South Boston, VA 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 South Boston, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to South Boston, VA
- 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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