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How to get fromBoston to Union Stationby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Union Station by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    3h 28m
    $25–50

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    5h 48m
    $60–140

  3. Drive 166.1 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Union Stationcar car 166.1 mi
    3h 1m
    $31–44

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BOS - ALB
    4h 49m
    $81–477

  5. Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus bus FlixBus 2691
    4h 29m
    $30–48

  6. Train via Broadway & Pine St (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    5h 52m
    $66–133

Boston to Union Station by bus and foot

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Union Station, NY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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