What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Back Bay?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Back Bay is to bus via Boston which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Back Bay?

The fastest way to get from New York to Back Bay is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $220 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Times Square – 37th St. and arriving at Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between New York and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from New York to Back Bay?

The distance between New York and Back Bay is 231 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.

How do I travel from New York to Back Bay without a car?

The best way to get from New York to Back Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from New York to Back Bay?

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the New York to Back Bay bus from?

New York to Back Bay bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Times Square – 37th St. station.

Where do I catch the New York to Back Bay train from?

New York to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New York to Back Bay?

The best way to get from New York to Back Bay is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $1,100 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the New York to Back Bay bus arrive?

New York to Back Bay bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave station.

Where does the New York to Back Bay train arrive?

New York to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from New York to Back Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Back Bay is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from New York to Back Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from New York to Back Bay?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New York to Back Bay?

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Where can I stay near Back Bay?

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Back Bay by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
3h 36m
$70–160
Bus via Boston (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
4h 36m
$37–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avebus New York
4h 30m
$65–160
Drive 208.9 mi
1. Drive from New York to Back Baycar 208.9 mi
4h 3m
$39–56
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
$223–1,027
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 23m
$489–1,636
Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway
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 40m
$60–360
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 4m
$275–389

New York to Back Bay by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Back Bay, 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, CoachRun operates a bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave twice daily. Tickets cost $17–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. OurBus also services this route once daily.

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