The cheapest and fastest trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$273
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA will cost around $273 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 16 trains that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for Back Bay station, Boston, MA on Tue, May 26, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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.
176 Northeast Regional7:12 PM4h31Penn Station, New York, NY11:43 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$991One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional7:50 PM4h20Penn Station, New York, NY12:10 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
184 Northeast Regional5:07 PM4h22Penn Station, New York, NY9:29 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1381One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional5:44 AM4h14Penn Station, New York, NY9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1831One-way0 transfers
2162 Acela12:34 PM3h36Penn Station, New York, NY4:10 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$5091One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela7:57 AM3h36Penn Station, New York, NY11:33 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3291One-way0 transfers
2170 NextGen Acela6:05 PM3h46Penn Station, New York, NY9:51 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3291One-way0 transfers
2166 NextGen Acela3:59 PM3h46Penn Station, New York, NY7:45 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3291One-way0 transfers
2192 Acela7:03 AM3h58Penn Station, New York, NY11:01 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2741One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$110 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $172 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA costing on average $209 (€169).
Other travel options to Back Bay station, Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
Tickets start at around $110 (€89) compared to roughly $62 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-47.86 (€-38.61). The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 38m 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
Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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66 Northeast Regional | 5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h14 | 9:58 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 7:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h11 | 11:11 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2290 Acela | 7:40 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h47 | 11:27 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2292 Acela | 8:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h43 | 12:03 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h30 | 1:30 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h16 | 2:16 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 11:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h57 | 3:08 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 11:58 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h43 | 3:41 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2256 Acela | 12:44 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h51 | 4:35 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 1:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h15 | 5:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 2:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h50 | 5:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 2:07 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h11 | 6:18 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 3:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h17 | 7:17 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 5:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h13 | 9:14 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2258 NextGen Acela | 7:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h52 | 11:07 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 7:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 11:52 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2274 NextGen Acela | 9:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h40 | 12:43 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 9:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h13 | 1:18 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA
Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Penn Station, New York, NY and Back Bay station, Boston, MA from $21 (€17). 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 Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, 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 Back Bay station, Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, 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
- 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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