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

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Manhattan is to bus via South Station which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Manhattan is to fly and train which takes 3h 21m and costs $440 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay (Station) and Manhattan?

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 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 (Station) to Manhattan?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Manhattan is 231 miles. The road distance is 205.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) 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 (Station) 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 (Station) to Manhattan bus from?

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Back Bay (Station) to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Manhattan is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 4h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Manhattan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Manhattan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Back Bay (Station) to Manhattan?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manhattan?

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There are 8 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), 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 via South Station (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 53m
$30–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenuebus Boston
4h 11m
$65–150
Drive 203.9 mi
1. Drive from Back Bay (Station) to Manhattancar 203.9 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 21m
$72–442
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
$443–1,227
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3h 30m
$510–1,337
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 11m
$264–390

Back Bay (Station) to Manhattan by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), 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 $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. 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 $65–150 and the journey takes 4h.

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