There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Lake Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via New Haven
best- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to South Norwalktrain New Haven
5h 54m$100–743Drive 173.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Lake Carmelcar 173.2 mi
3h 10m$32–46Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Boston to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the taxi from Old Long Ridge Rd @ opp Rock Rimmon Rd to Lake Carmeltaxi
6h 30m$103–148Train
- Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Brewstertrain
6h 9m$90–749
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lake Carmel is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Lake Carmel is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Lake Carmel. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Danbury via New Haven and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Boston and Lake Carmel is 229 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Lake Carmel without a car is to train via New Haven which takes 5h 54m and costs $100 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Boston to Lake Carmel, including transfers.
Boston to Lake Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Lake Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lake Carmel is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Boston to Lake Carmel.
There are 63+ hotels available in Lake Carmel.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lake Carmel, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Lake Carmel via New Haven, South Norwalk, and Danbury in around 5h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Brewster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $19–22
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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