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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Columbus is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Columbus is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs $250 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Columbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Columbus. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Westampton Academy Park & Ride via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Columbus?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Columbus station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at ROEBLING station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Boston to Columbus?

The distance between Boston and Columbus is 307 miles. The road distance is 276.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Columbus without a car is to train via New York which takes 5h 59m and costs $90 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Boston to Columbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Columbus bus from?

Boston to Columbus bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Columbus train from?

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

Train or bus from Boston to Columbus?

The best way to get from Boston to Columbus is to train via New York which takes 5h 59m and costs $90 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Boston to Columbus bus arrive?

Boston to Columbus bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to Columbus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Columbus is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Boston to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 95+ hotels available in Columbus.

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There are 11 ways to get from Boston to Columbus by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via New York (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 59m
$93–787
Drive 274.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Columbuscar 274.5 mi
5h 13m
$51–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Westampton Academy Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0305 / ...
7h 11m
$101–201
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
4h 1m
$97–452
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Trentontrain Northeast Regional
6h 6m
$115–223
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
7h 21m
$56–107
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 51m
$258–1,039
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 51m
$207–950
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 58m
$502–2,352
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 57m
$116–543
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
6h 19m
$98–454

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

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Distance: 304.8 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Columbus via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Trenton, TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station, and ROEBLING station in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Columbus via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Westampton Academy Park & Ride in around 7h 11m.

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