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How to get fromEmerson to Boston Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Emerson to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    5h 41m
    $83–175

  2. Drive 207.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerson to Boston Universitycar car 207.5 mi
    4h 1m
    $38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 165
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus bus New York
    6h 57m
    $79–197

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Emerson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    4h 23m
    $474–1,150

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 165
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    6h 31m
    $85–182

  6. Bus via South Station

    1. Take the bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 165
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus New York
    7h 18m
    $42–95

  7. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Emerson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    5. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    4h 40m
    $231–903

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Emerson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    5. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    5h 30m
    $70–371

  9. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ISP - BOS
    6h 42m
    $282–415

Emerson to Boston University by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Emerson, NJ, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Boston University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue, and Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street in around 6h 57m.

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