Bullet trains in America? The new push for major high-speed rail project between Boston and New York Mar 1, 2021 This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. How does an hour and 40 minutes between New York City and Boston by train sound? It’s not outside the realm of possibilities, with high-speed rail projects and proposals getting a major boost under the new Biden administration.