MA → DE · about 308 miles

Boston to Newark train schedule

Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Boston to Newark. The fastest takes 6 hours 24 minutes; the first train leaves at 11:30 AM and the last at 1:40 PM.

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Trains a week
7
Fastest trip
6h 24m
First train
11:30 AM
Last train
1:40 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Boston and arrives at Newark Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from Boston, MA to Newark, DE
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
11:30 AM6:07 PM6h 37mSat & SunAmtrak
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1:37 PM8:03 PM6h 26mMon–FriAmtrak
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1:40 PM8:04 PM6h 24mSat & Sun from Nov 7Amtrak
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1:40 PM8:07 PM6h 27mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Amtrak
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Where to board in Boston Where you get off in Newark The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Boston

Where the train stops in Newark

Return trip: Newark to Boston

Questions

How long is the train from Boston to Newark?

The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 24 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 27 minutes.

What time is the first train from Boston to Newark?

The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM (Sat) and the last at 1:40 PM (Thu).

Which rail companies go from Boston to Newark?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Boston?

Trains to Newark leave from Boston (South Station).