What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Cambridge is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Cambridge?

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

Is there a direct bus between New York and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from NYC Downtown and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between New York and Cambridge?

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 Cambridge?

The distance between New York and Cambridge is 231 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

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 Cambridge bus from?

New York to Cambridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from NYC Downtown station.

Where do I catch the New York to Cambridge train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from New York to Cambridge?

The best way to get from New York to Cambridge is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $1,100 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the New York to Cambridge bus arrive?

New York to Cambridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the New York to Cambridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from New York to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Cambridge is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from New York to Cambridge.

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

Book your New York to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your New York to Cambridge bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

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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 (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from NYC Downtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2611
5h
$30–60
Drive 207.9 mi
1. Drive from New York to Cambridgecar 207.9 mi
4h 4m
$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
$223–1,027
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 17m
$35–64
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 3m
$275–389

New York to Cambridge by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Cambridge, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from NYC Downtown to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h.

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