The cheapest and fastest trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$248
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
17
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 $248 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
Of the 17 trains that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for Back Bay station, Boston, MA on Mon, Aug 24, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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.
178 Northeast Regional7:50 PM4h20Penn Station, New York, NY12:10 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1031One-way0 transfers
176 Northeast Regional7:12 PM4h31Penn Station, New York, NY11:43 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1031One-way0 transfers
94 Northeast Regional5:38 PM4h22Penn Station, New York, NY10:00 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1031One-way0 transfers
184 Northeast Regional5:07 PM4h22Penn Station, New York, NY9:29 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1431One-way0 transfers
170 Northeast Regional8:45 AM4h19Penn Station, New York, NY1:04 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1431One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela7:57 AM3h36Penn Station, New York, NY11:33 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2861One-way0 transfers
2160 NextGen Acela6:05 PM3h45Penn Station, New York, NY9:50 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$5201One-way0 transfers
2154 Acela11:40 AM3h47Penn Station, New York, NY3:27 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3421One-way0 transfers
2152 Acela10:00 AM3h50Penn Station, New York, NY1:50 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3421One-way0 transfers
2158 NextGen Acela4:04 PM3h53Penn Station, New York, NY7:57 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$5201One-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 $19. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m 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 $70 (€56) 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 $105 (€84).
A bus is $154 (€124) 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 $188 (€151).
Other travel options to Back Bay station, Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€84) compared to roughly $63 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-41.93 (€-33.69). The journey takes 4h 1m 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, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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132 Northeast Regional | 7:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 11:52 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2264 NextGen Acela | 9:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h41 | 12:44 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 | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
2190 NextGen Acela | 5:27 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h58 | 9:25 AM Back Bay 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 | |
190 Northeast Regional | 7:41 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h18 | 11:59 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2150 Acela | 7:57 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 11:33 AM Back Bay 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 | 3h50 | 1:50 PM Back Bay 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 | 3h47 | 3:27 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 1:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h09 | 5:19 PM Back Bay 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 | |
2158 NextGen Acela | 4:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h53 | 7:57 PM Back Bay 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 | |
94 Northeast Regional | 5:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 10:00 PM Back Bay 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 | |
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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 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 1:05 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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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.

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Popular train stations from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA
Most Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA trains use the Penn Station to South Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Penn Station, New York, NY and Back Bay station, Boston, MA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Penn Station from New York city centre
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station train station facilities and services
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
Getting to Back Bay Station from Boston city centre
Back Bay Station is 1 km from Boston city centre. Public transport options include:
Back Bay Station train station facilities and services
Back Bay Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Sorellina, Atlantic Fish Company
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Back Bay Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Back Bay Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Back Bay Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Back Bay Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Back Bay Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Copley Square Hotel, The Westin Copley Place, Fairmont Copley Plaza.
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