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How to get fromBoston to Durhamby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 52m
    $90–725

  2. Drive 119.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Durhamcar car 119.8 mi
    2h 15m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ Gold St to Silver St @ Silver St Park & Ridebus bus 55
    4h 5m
    $52–80

  4. Bus, line 55 bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus bus Ppb 5774 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ Gold St to Silver St @ Silver St Park & Ridebus bus 55
    4h 5m
    $69–95

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  • Distance: 178.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Durham, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Durham via Hartford Union Station, Main St @ Gold St, and Silver St @ Silver St Park & Ride in around 4h 5m.

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