MA → NJ · about 243 miles
Boston to Trenton train schedule
Amtrak runs 45 direct trains a week from Boston to Trenton. The fastest takes 5 hours 18 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:10 AM and the last at 7:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 45
- Fastest trip
- 5h 18m
- First train
- 6:10 AM
- Last train
- 7:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Boston and arrives at Trenton. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | 11:28 AM | 5h 18m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:12 AM | 1:44 PM | 5h 32m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 2:45 PM | 5h 45m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 3:02 PM | 5h 27m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:40 AM | 3:02 PM | 5h 22m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:57 AM | 4:03 PM | 6h 06m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:20 AM | 4:00 PM | 5h 40m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:30 AM | 5:03 PM | 5h 33m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:40 AM | 5:03 PM | 5h 23m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:40 AM | 5:05 PM | 5h 25m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM | 6:01 PM | 5h 46m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:37 PM | 7:02 PM | 5h 25m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:37 PM | 7:23 PM | 5h 46m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:40 PM | 7:02 PM | 5h 22m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:10 PM | 9:07 PM | 5h 57m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 8:47 PM | 5h 32m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 9:07 PM | 5h 52m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:10 PM | 10:02 PM | 5h 52m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 10:02 PM | 5h 37m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 10:17 PM | 5h 37m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:30 PM | 11:08 PM | 5h 38m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 12:21 AM +1 day | 5h 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:47 PM | 1:08 AM +1 day | 5h 21m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:55 PM | 1:15 AM +1 day | 5h 20m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:55 PM | 1:21 AM +1 day | 5h 26m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Boston Where you get off in Trenton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Boston
Where the train stops in Trenton
- Trenton Amtrak station Map of Trenton Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Trenton to Boston
Questions
How long is the train from Boston to Trenton?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 18 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 36 minutes.
What time is the first train from Boston to Trenton?
The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 7:55 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Boston to Trenton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Boston?
Trains to Trenton leave from Boston (South Station).