What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Manhattan is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Manhattan is to fly and train which takes 3h 21m and costs $220 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Back Bay to Manhattan?

The distance between Back Bay and Manhattan is 231 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Manhattan?

The train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 3h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Manhattan bus from?

Back Bay to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Manhattan train from?

Back Bay to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Back Bay to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Manhattan is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $160 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Back Bay to Manhattan bus arrive?

Back Bay to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Back Bay to Manhattan train arrive?

Back Bay to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Back Bay to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Manhattan is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Back Bay to Manhattan.

How do I get a train ticket from Back Bay to Manhattan?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Back Bay to Manhattan?

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There are 7 ways to get from Back Bay to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 57m
$50–750
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
4h 50m
$30–160
Drive 203.7 mi
1. Drive from Back Bay to Manhattancar 203.7 mi
3h 58m
$38–54
Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway
3h 22m
$67–392
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain
3h 21m
$223–977
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3h 33m
$489–2,337
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 14m
$274–390

Back Bay to Manhattan by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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