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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Birmingham Station | Back Bay Station | Cheapest | ||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Train | Birmingham Station | Boston Route 128, MA | Fastest | ||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Train | Birmingham Station | Back Bay Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Birmingham Station | South Station (Train Terminal) | No tags | ||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Train | Birmingham Station | South Station (Train Terminal) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Boston
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours and with fares starting at just R 1 975, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5650 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 3 480
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US to Boston, MA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Boston start from R 3 480. The average price for this train route is around R 8 810. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Boston?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Boston is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1691 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Boston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Boston?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Boston departs at 17:24. And the latest train departs at 17:24.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 7 028To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham, US to Boston, MA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 7 028 to R 18 103 for a train ticket from Birmingham, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 9 181, which is on 2025-12-17.
