There are 4 ways to get from Putnam County to Boston by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Route 6 @ Long Pond Rd to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main Stbus 77
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 4m$66–147Drive 178.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Putnam County to Bostoncar 178.3 mi
3h 29m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Route 6 @ Long Pond Rd to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Cbus 77
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
7h 27m$48–72Train
- Take the train from Croton Falls to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
6h 30m$97–192
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Putnam County to Boston is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Putnam County to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Putnam County to Boston. However, there are services departing from Route 6 @ Long Pond Rd and arriving at Boston via White Plains Bus Station and Hartford Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Putnam County to Boston. However, there are services departing from Croton Falls and arriving at Boston via 125th Street - Harlem and Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Putnam County and Boston is 252 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from Putnam County to Boston without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Putnam County to Boston, including transfers.
Putnam County to Boston bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from Route 6 @ Long Pond Rd station.
Putnam County to Boston train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Croton Falls station.
The best way to get from Putnam County to Boston is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Putnam County, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Putnam County to Boston via Route 6 @ Long Pond Rd, White Plains Bus Terminal Lane C, White Plains Bus Station, and Hartford Union Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Putnam County to Boston via Croton Falls, 125th Street - Harlem, Stamford, and Stamford Amtrak Station in around 6h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
Bus from Route 6 @ Long Pond Rd to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Bus from Route 6 @ Long Pond Rd to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
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Booking & Getting There
Putnam County to Boston bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at White Plains Bus Terminal Lane C station.
Putnam County to Boston train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Putnam County to Boston is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Putnam County to Boston.
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