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

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) is to bus via Boston which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $220 - $1,000.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue and arriving at Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

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

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 Boston via Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Back Bay (Station) is 214 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $65 - $160.

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

The bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street takes 4h including transfers and departs once daily.

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

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $1,000 and takes 3h 16m.

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

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street station.

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

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

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station).

Where can I stay near Back Bay (Station)?

There are 1858+ hotels available in Back Bay (Station).

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
4h 29m
$65–160
Bus via Boston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 43m
$30–65
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 45m
$71–147
Drive 206.7 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)car 206.7 mi
3h 57m
$38–55
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 16m
$223–977
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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 35m
$63–356
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 46m
$489–2,336
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
5h 18m
$274–389

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) by foot and bus

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212.5 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?

OurBus operates a bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street once daily. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Boston via Grand Central Terminal, Stamford, and Stamford Amtrak Station in around 4h 45m.

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