What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay is to train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $110 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Back Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay. However, there are services departing from New York, NY and arriving at UNE Campus Center via Saco Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Back Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay station. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Saco Amtrak Station via Stamford Amtrak Station, Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Back Bay is 312 miles. The road distance is 298 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay without a car is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs $75 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from New York, NY station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland, ME station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Stamford station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay.

Where can I stay near Back Bay?

There are 400+ hotels available in Back Bay.

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay by train, plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Portland (PWM)plane JFK - PWM
3h 26m
$119–343
Drive 296.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Back Baycar 296.3 mi
5h 36m
$49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Portland, MEbus New York
8h 43m
$78–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
9h
$156–253
Train, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane LGA - PWM
3h 39m
$134–482
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 Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
3h 46m
$137–424
Train
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain
2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 15m
$169–275
Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
10h 51m
$56–81

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay by foot, bus, and train

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8h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?

Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from New York, NY to Portland, ME twice daily. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to UNE Campus Center via Grand Central Terminal, Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 9h 15m.

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