Travels by Train

Boston to New York

Trains run daily on the Shore Line. Trains leave New York at 8am to Arrive in Boston at 6pm. Likewise for Boston to New York.

Boston to San Francisco

This cross country route is necessary for passengers wishing to make a transpacific sea voyage. The trains run daily.

• • Day 1 1000 - Depart Boston (Boston South Station)

  • Day 2 0945 - Arrive Chicago

  • Day 2 2010 - Depart Chicago

  • Day 5 1610 - Arrive San Francisco (the last stage is a ferry from Oakland to SF).

Hangchow to Shanghai

The Shanghai/Hangchow Express covers the distance in 4.5 hours. Meals are served on board. The morning train departs Hangchow at 8am. The evening train from Shanghai departs at 6:30pm.

London to Cairo

See the Orient Express Timetable. Journey time is 7 days.