There are 8 ways to get from Boston to 125th Street by train, bus, car, plane or subway
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 2m
Cheapest option
Bus via Lexington Avenue/53rd Street • 4h 48m
6 alternative options
Bus • 4h 54m
Drive • 3h 44m
Fly Boston to New York JFK • 3h 17m
Boston to 125th Street by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to 125th Street is to bus which costs $20 - $75 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to 125th Street is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to 125th Street. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Boston and 125th Street is 226 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to 125th Street without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $490.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Boston to 125th Street, including transfers.
Boston to 125th Street train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to 125th Street is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Lexington Avenue/53rd Street, which costs $7 - $75 and takes 4h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $440 and takes 3h 17m.
Boston to 125th Street train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to 125th Street is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Boston to 125th Street.
- Distance: 225.6 miles
- Duration: 4h 2m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and 125th Street, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to 125th Street via Stamford Amtrak Station and Stamford in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $23 - $65 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $380
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $370
Flights from Providence to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $470
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $23 - $170
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $40 - $300
- Business Seat - Adult
- $45 - $330
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $75 - $270
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $150 - $470
- First Class - Adult
- $150 - $470
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $350
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $120
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $21 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $70 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $350
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $10 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $29 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $240
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10 - $22
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- At Station Off-Peak
- $10 - $13
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $17
- At Station Peak
- $13 - $16
- Onboard-Peak
- $20 - $22
Train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $17
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- At Station Off-Peak
- $6 - $9
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $13
- At Station Peak
- $8 - $10
- Onboard-Peak
- $15 - $17
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $11
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $3 - $11
- Off-Peak
- $3 - $5
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13 - $16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $10 - $12
- Adult Airport
- $13 - $16
The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 125 St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- http://www.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
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