There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Germantown by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Albany
best- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to Catskillbus Adt A411 / ...
5h 5m$94–153Drive 169 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Germantowncar 169 mi
3h 13m$31–45Train
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 50m$123–347Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Albany to Catskillbus Adt A411
6h 5m$96–147
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Germantown is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Germantown is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Catskill via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Germantown station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Hudson Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Boston and Germantown is 216 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Germantown without a car is to bus via Albany which takes 5h 5m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Boston to Germantown, including transfers.
Boston to Germantown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Germantown is to bus via Albany which takes 5h 5m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $350 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Germantown, Columbia County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Germantown via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, and Catskill in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Germantown via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Hudson Amtrak Station in around 6h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $7–45
- Business
- $35–140
- Business Plus
- $50–150
- Economy
- $8–55
- Economy Plus
- $9–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to Catskill
- Saver
- $14–19
- Flexible
- $19–35
Bus from Albany to Catskill
- Saver
- $15–22
- Flexible
- $21–35
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Germantown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Boston to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Germantown is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Boston to Germantown.
There are 188+ hotels available in Germantown.