What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to South Station?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to South Station is to bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to South Station?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to South Station is to train and fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $210 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and South Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and South Station?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to South 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 56m.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to South Station?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and South Station is 215 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to South Station without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to South Station without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to South Station?

The bus from New York Midtown to Boston takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to South Station bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to South Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to South Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to South Station?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to South Station is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to South Station bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to South Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at South Station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to South Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to South Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to South Station is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to South Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Grand Central Terminal to South Station?

Book your Grand Central Terminal to South Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near South Station?

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Grand Central Terminal to South Station - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
4h 45m
$30–60
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 Terminal to South Stationcar 207.7 mi
3h 58m
$38–55
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
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
3h 6m
$215–1,023
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
4h 51m
$30–65
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Streettrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 31m
$54–361
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 37m
$481–1,632
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
4h 54m
$267–385

Grand Central Terminal to South Station by foot and train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213.8 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and South Station, MA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Boston via Grand Central Terminal, Stamford, and Stamford Amtrak Station in around 4h 56m.

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