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

The average train ticket price from Birmingham to Boston is $443. The best way to find train tickets from Birmingham to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Birmingham to Boston?

A train trip between Birmingham and Boston is around 1d 5h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1050 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Birmingham and Boston?

The number of trains from Birmingham to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Birmingham to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Freedom Trail, Boston Public Library, New England Aquarium, Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Duck Tour.

Train Birmingham, US to Boston (MA), US from $232 | Refundable Tickets

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from $442

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 23 at 5:24pm
Departure city: Birmingham
Departure location: Birmingham Station
Arrival time: June 25 at 12:10am
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Back Bay Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 5h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 23 at 5:24pm
Departure city: Birmingham
Departure location: Birmingham Station
Arrival time: June 24 at 10:49pm
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 4h
Departure time: June 23 at 5:24pm
Departure city: Birmingham
Departure location: Birmingham Station
Arrival time: June 24 at 10:58pm
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Back Bay Station
Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 4h
Departure time: June 23 at 5:24pm
Departure city: Birmingham
Departure location: Birmingham Station
Arrival time: June 25 at 12:10am
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Back Bay Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 5h
Departure time: June 23 at 5:24pm
Departure city: Birmingham
Departure location: Birmingham Station
Arrival time: June 24 at 10:58pm
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Back Bay Station
Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 4h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Boston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $328	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$242 - $686	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 154kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Birmingham to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7.580645161290323bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

$79Cheapest ticket

42kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham to Boston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$443

Average train trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily trains3

Earliest train departure5:24pm

Distance1049 miles (1691 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,208 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5208 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $242.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Birmingham to Boston Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

06/14

$661

06/15

$375

Today

$375

06/17

$483

06/18

$426

06/19

$533

06/20

No data

06/21

$598

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Boston was searched and found on Jun 15, 2025 with a price of $375

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

You can expect to pay from $375 to $1,259 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Boston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $426 which is on 2025-06-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Birmingham and Boston is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Boston.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Boston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Birmingham and Boston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Birmingham to Boston.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Trains tickets from Birmingham, US to Boston (MA), US