There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Northampton by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus G73e
2h 57m$16–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 22m$32–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Northamptonbus FlixBus 2693
4h 48m$18–32Drive 98.9 mi
- Drive from Back Bay (Station) to Northamptoncar 98.9 mi
1h 49m$19–27
Back Bay (Station) to Northampton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Northampton is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay (Station) to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Academy of Music via Boston and Union Station Bay 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Back Bay (Station) to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Northampton is 109 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Northampton without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $15 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Back Bay (Station) to Northampton, including transfers.
Back Bay (Station) to Northampton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Back Bay (Station) to Northampton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Northampton is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $15 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Northampton, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Academy of Music via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, Springfield Union Station, and Union Station Bay 10 in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- PVTA
Bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Music
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- PVTA
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Back Bay (Station) to Northampton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Back Bay (Station) to Northampton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay (Station) to Northampton is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Back Bay (Station) to Northampton.
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