What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Allentown?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Allentown is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Allentown?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Allentown is to fly and train which takes 3h 23m and costs $260 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Allentown?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St via New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Allentown?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Trenton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Boston to Allentown?

The distance between Boston and Allentown is 302 miles. The road distance is 267.2 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Allentown without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Allentown without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $100 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Allentown?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Boston to Allentown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Allentown bus from?

Boston to Allentown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Allentown train from?

Boston to Allentown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Allentown?

The best way to get from Boston to Allentown is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $100 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Boston to Allentown bus arrive?

Boston to Allentown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to Allentown train arrive?

Boston to Allentown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Allentown?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Allentown is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Boston to Allentown.

Where can I stay near Allentown?

There are 102+ hotels available in Allentown.

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There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Allentown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain Keystone Service / ...
5h 32m
$102–794
Drive 265.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Allentowncar 265.7 mi
5h 3m
$49–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets to Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main Stbus New York
7h 7m
$85–157
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain
3h 34m
$107–474
Bus via Nassau St At Palmer Square
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus
3. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Marketplace Blvd At Lowes Bus Stopbus 606
9h
$67–131
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
3h 24m
$217–986
Fly Boston Logan Airport 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain
3h 23m
$267–1,099
Fly Boston Logan Airport 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 Liberty International Airport to Trentontrain
3h 31m
$511–1,675
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
5h 30m
$126–559
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
5h 52m
$108–471

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

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Distance: 300.1 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Allentown, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Allentown via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Trenton in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Allentown via New York Midtown, New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets, and Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St in around 7h 7m.

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