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Compare train for New London, CT to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New London, CT to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $60, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from New London, CT to Boston, MA
Compare the available ways to get from New London, CT to Boston, MA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 45m by train vs 1h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from New London, CT to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New London, CT to Boston, MA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1082 Northeast Regional
4:57 PM 1h43 New London Union Station, New London, CT 6:40 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA $120 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1082 Northeast Regional
4:57 PM 1h43 New London Union Station, New London, CT 6:40 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA $120 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 1162 Northeast Regional
12:30 PM 1h38 New London Union Station, New London, CT 2:08 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA $177 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 1082 Northeast Regional
4:57 PM 1h50 New London Union Station, New London, CT 6:47 PM South Station, Boston, MA $120 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1164 Northeast Regional
3:36 PM 1h39 New London Union Station, New London, CT 5:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA $142 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1088 Northeast Regional
5:59 PM 1h40 New London Union Station, New London, CT 7:39 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA $142 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New London, CT and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from New London Union Station, New London, CT and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Ferries mostly depart from Long Wharf (Boston), MA and arrive in Salem, MA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 18 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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