Traveling by Amtrak from Boston to New York City is a really popular and convenient way to go, with trains running multiple times each day. One thing to know upfront is that the number of stops you’ll experience can change based on the specific train route you choose and the time of day you travel.
Choosing Your Amtrak Service: Acela vs. Northeast Regional
For Speed Demons: Acela Express
If your top priority is getting there fast, Acela is your best bet. It’s designed for quicker trips and makes the fewest stops, meaning you’ll arrive in Boston in the shortest possible time.
For Budget-Friendly & More Stops: Northeast Regional.
If you’re looking for a more affordable option, or you’re interested in seeing more of the in-between towns, the Northeast Regional is a great choice. Just be aware that it makes more stops, so the journey will take longer.
Pro-tip: When booking Northeast Regional, check the total travel time – shorter times usually mean fewer stops on that particular train.
Acela Stops (Boston to NYC): Key Cities Only
The Acela route is all about speed, so it focuses on major cities. Expect stops at:
- Boston, MA – South Station (BOS) – Boston’s main transportation hub
- Boston, MA – Back Bay Station (BBY) – Convenient Back Bay location
- Route 128, MA (RTE) – Serving Boston suburbs
- Providence, RI – Amtrak/MBTA Station (PVD) – Rhode Island’s capital city
- New Haven, CT – Union Station (NHV) – Home of Yale University
- Stamford, CT (STM) – Major Connecticut business center
- New York, NY – Moynihan Train Hall (NYP) – Your arrival in NYC!
Northeast Regional Stops (Boston to NYC): A More Detailed Route
The Northeast Regional offers a more comprehensive route, potentially stopping at more of these stations (depending on the specific train schedule):
- Boston, MA – South Station (BOS)
- Boston, MA – Back Bay Station (BBY)
- Route 128, MA (RTE)
- Providence, RI – Amtrak/MBTA Station (PVD)
- Kingston, RI (KIN)
- Westerly, RI (WLY)
- Mystic, CT (MYS) – Famous for its Seaport
- New London, CT – Union Station (NLC)
- Old Saybrook, CT (OSB)
- Springfield, MA (SPG)
- Windsor Locks, CT (WNL)
- Windsor, CT (WND)
- Hartford, CT (HFD) – Connecticut’s State Capital
- Berlin, CT (BER)
- Meriden, CT (MDN)
- Wallingford, CT (WFD)
- New Haven, CT – State Street Station (STS)
- New Haven, CT – Union Station (NHV)
- Bridgeport, CT (BRP)
- Stamford, CT (STM)
- New Rochelle, NY (NRO)
- New York, NY – Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)