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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Back Bay Station | Essex Junction-Burlington Stationg | No tags | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Essex Junction-Burlington Stationg | No tags | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | South Station | Essex Junction-Burlington Stationg | No tags | ||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Train | South Station | Essex Junction-Burlington Stationg | No tags | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Back Bay Station | Essex Junction-Burlington Stationg | No tags |
Get from Boston to Essex
The journey takes about 10 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Essex, VT, US by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Essex?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Essex start at $137. The average price for this train route is around $332. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Boston to Essex?
The average train trip from Boston to Essex takes 10h 23m and covers 290 km. The quickest train gets you there in 9h 1m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Essex route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Essex?
The earliest train from Boston to Essex departs at 9:20am. The latest train departs at 11:20am.
What is the best train operator from Boston to Essex?
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 Essex?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Boston to Essex?
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 Essex?
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.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Essex, VT, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $121To 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 Essex, VT, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $121 to $412 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Essex, VT, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2025-12-04.
