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How to get fromBoston to Athensby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Athens by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 56m
    $36–203

  2. Drive 167.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Athenscar car 167.5 mi
    3h 13m
    $31–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 35m
    $72–281

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Worcester to Pittsfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 14m

Boston to Athens by bus and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Athens, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Hudson Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 6h 35m.

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