Can you do a day trip from Boston to New York?

Excuse me, I'm curious about the feasibility of a day trip from Boston to New York. I'm considering a quick visit to the city, but I'm not sure if I'll have enough time to enjoy it fully and return to Boston in the same day. Could you please elaborate on the logistics of such a trip? Are there direct transportation options that would make this possible? And if so, how much time should I expect to spend traveling between the two cities? I'd really appreciate your insights on this matter.