There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Amsterdam by bus, train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Bus • 5h 42m
Cheapest option
Train • 7h 2m
2 alternative options
Drive • 3h 31m
Fly, train • 6h 19m
Boston to Amsterdam by bus and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Amsterdam is to bus which costs $22 - $65 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Amsterdam is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at St. Mary's Hospital via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Amsterdam Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Boston and Amsterdam is 215 miles. The road distance is 203 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Amsterdam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $22 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Boston to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Boston to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Amsterdam train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Amsterdam is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $22 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $190 and takes 7h 2m.
- Distance: 214.7 miles
- Duration: 5h 42m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Amsterdam, 466 W Main St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $21 - $60 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Amsterdam via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Amsterdam Amtrak Station in around 7h 2m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $8 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $23 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $19 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $21 - $65
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27 - $55
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $120
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $24 - $110
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $17
- Child Coach - short notice
- $8 - $20
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $11 - $25
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $29 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Amsterdam Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $25
- Child Coach - short notice
- $16 - $27
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $100
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $85
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $15 - $85
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $80
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $13 - $80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $13 - $60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $13 - $25
Train from Syracuse to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $90
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26 - $90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26 - $70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23 - $35
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Schenectady Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Boston to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Schenectady Bus Stop station.
Boston to Amsterdam train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Amsterdam Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Amsterdam is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Boston to Amsterdam.
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