What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston is to bus which costs $40 - $120 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston is to train and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $210 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at South Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Boston via Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston?

The distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Boston is 204 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston bus from?

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston train from?

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston?

The best way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston bus arrive?

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at South Station.

Where does the Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston train arrive?

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Stamford station.

Can I drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston.

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2h 42m
$214–1,018
Bus via Boston (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 11m
$33–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
4h 51m
$40–120
Train
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain New Haven / ...
2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 56m
$71–147
Drive 207.7 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Bostoncar 207.7 mi
4h 2m
$38–55
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 2m
$51–361
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 11m
$500–1,627
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
4h 44m
$265–380

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston by foot and bus

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.4 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Boston via Grand Central Terminal, Stamford, and Stamford Amtrak Station in around 4h 56m.

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