What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Boston University?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Boston University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Boston University?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Boston University is to train and fly and tram which takes 3h 36m and costs $220 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Boston University?

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 Manhattan and Boston University?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Manhattan to Boston University?

The distance between Manhattan and Boston University is 233 miles. The road distance is 205.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Boston University without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $70 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Boston University?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Manhattan to Boston University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Boston University bus from?

Manhattan to Boston University bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Boston University train from?

Manhattan to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to Boston University?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Boston University is to train which takes 4h and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Manhattan to Boston University bus arrive?

Manhattan to Boston University bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street station.

Where does the Manhattan to Boston University train arrive?

Manhattan to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Boston University?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Boston University is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Manhattan to Boston University.

Where can I stay near Boston University?

There are 1468+ hotels available in Boston University.

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There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h
$73–150
Drive 204.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manhattan to Boston Universitycar 204.2 mi
3h 56m
$38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
4h 24m
$65–150
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, tram
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
3. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram
3h 40m
$60–369
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
5h 14m
$48–109
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, tram
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
3. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram
3h 36m
$226–1,030
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, tram
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
3. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram
3h 43m
$513–1,639
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 24m
$278–392

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

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Distance: 231.9 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, 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, 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 $65–150 and the journey takes 4h.

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