There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Canaan by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Springfield
best- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield to Lenoxbus Bz 2423 / ...
3h 46m$58–119Drive 140.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Canaancar 140.8 mi
2h 30m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 13m$83–144Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
4h 6m$57–87
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Canaan is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Canaan is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Canaan. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Lenox via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Canaan station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Boston and Canaan is 149 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Canaan without a car is to bus via Springfield which takes 3h 46m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Boston to Canaan, including transfers.
Boston to Canaan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Canaan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Canaan is to bus via Springfield which takes 3h 46m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Canaan, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Canaan via Springfield Union Station, Springfield, and Lenox in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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
Bus from Boston to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- 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
- 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
Bus from Springfield to Lenox
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Canaan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Boston to Canaan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Canaan is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Boston to Canaan.
There are 140+ hotels available in Canaan.