How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Gastonia?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Gastonia start from £198. The average price for this train route is around £392. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Gastonia?

The average train journey time from Boston to Gastonia is 18h 27m, covering a distance of 730 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17h 57m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Gastonia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Gastonia?

The earliest train from Boston to Gastonia departs at 08:12. And the latest train departs at 09:25.

Which is the best train operator from Boston to Gastonia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Gastonia?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to Gastonia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Gastonia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Boston to Gastonia from £240 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to Gastonia on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:55	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 27m	03:22	Gastonia Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:40	South Station (Train Terminal)	18h 42m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	08:45	Back Bay Station	18h 37m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Gastonia on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 57m	03:22	Gastonia Station	Fastest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 57m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Gastonia on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 57m	03:22	Gastonia Station	Fastest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 57m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Gastonia on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 57m	03:22	Gastonia Station	Fastest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 57m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Gastonia on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 57m	03:22	Gastonia Station	Fastest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:25	Boston Route 128, MA	17h 57m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 54m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 06/12/2025 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Gastonia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gastonia. The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

21h 55mAverage duration

728 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£83 - £181	Average duration21h 55m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£198 - £690	Average duration18h 27m	CO₂ emissions 107kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Gastonia by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Gastonia?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Gastonia start from £198. The average price for this train route is around £392. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Gastonia?
The average train journey time from Boston to Gastonia is 18h 27m, covering a distance of 730 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17h 57m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Gastonia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Gastonia?
The earliest train from Boston to Gastonia departs at 08:12. And the latest train departs at 09:25.
Which is the best train operator from Boston to Gastonia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Gastonia?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to Gastonia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Gastonia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/12

£297

12/12

£363

Today

£363

14/12

£666

15/12

£240

16/12

£247

17/12

£240

18/12

£329

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Gastonia was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £240

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Gastonia as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £240 to £789 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Gastonia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £240, which is on 2025-12-15.