The cheapest and fastest trains from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 26 trains that leave Union City, NJ for Boston, MA on Sun, May 24, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
On Sun, May 24 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.
2252 NextGen Acela2:01 PM3h56Penn Station, New York, NY5:57 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$951One-way0 transfers
2252 NextGen Acela2:01 PM3h50Penn Station, New York, NY5:51 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$951One-way0 transfers
2250 NextGen Acela11:58 AM3h58Penn Station, New York, NY3:56 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$951One-way0 transfers
2250 NextGen Acela11:58 AM3h43Penn Station, New York, NY3:41 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$951One-way0 transfers
152 Northeast Regional12:13 PM4h15Penn Station, New York, NY4:28 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$991One-way0 transfers
2250 NextGen Acela11:58 AM3h43Penn Station, New York, NY3:41 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$951One-way0 transfers
2252 NextGen Acela2:01 PM3h50Penn Station, New York, NY5:51 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$951One-way0 transfers
2252 NextGen Acela2:01 PM3h56Penn Station, New York, NY5:57 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$951One-way0 transfers
2248 Acela11:11 AM3h57Penn Station, New York, NY3:08 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2751One-way0 transfers
2250 NextGen Acela11:58 AM3h58Penn Station, New York, NY3:56 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$951One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Union City, NJ to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $240 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m 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 Union City, NJ to Boston, MA:
A bus is $109 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $150 (€122).
A bus is $198 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $240 (€194).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Tickets start at around $150 (€122) compared to roughly $44 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-106.79 (€-86.38). The journey takes 4h 18m 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
Union City, NJ to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Union City, NJ to Boston, MA trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 PM Union City, NJ | 4h23 | 12:23 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 5:44 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 10:05 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 | |
150 Northeast Regional | 7:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h16 | 11:16 AM South 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 | |
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Compare prices and tickets Union City, NJ to Boston, MA by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA
Trains from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 188 miles (303 km) |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Union City, NJ and Boston, MA from $23 (€19). 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 Union City, NJ to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Union City, NJ to 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 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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