What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal is to bus via South Station which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $220 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay (Station) and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street and arriving at New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay (Station) and Grand Central Terminal?

No, there is no direct train from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Grand Central Terminal via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Grand Central Terminal is 228 miles. The road distance is 208.2 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $55 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal bus from?

Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal train from?

Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $55 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal.

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There are 8 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
4h 27m
$56–701
Bus via South Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 42m
$30–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenuebus Boston
4h 29m
$65–160
Drive 207 mi
1. Drive from Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminalcar 207 mi
3h 57m
$38–55
Fly to Laguardia Airport, line 7 subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the subway from 74 St-Broadway to Grand Central-42 Stsubway
3h 24m
$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 20m
$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 56m
$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 Jamaicatrain
5h 17m
$274–390

Back Bay (Station) to Grand Central Terminal by train and foot

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Grand Central Terminal via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and Grand Central Terminal in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue 4 times a week. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h.

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