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How to get fromRussell to Bostonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Russell to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2h 57m
    $74–118
  2. Drive  104 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Russell to Bostoncar car 104 mi
    2h
    $19–28
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0270s / ...
    3h
    $62–93
  4. Bus via Alewife

    1. Take the bus from Westfield State University to Union Station Bay 12bus bus R10
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Cambridgebus bus FlixBus 2619
    3h 55m
    $35–47

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What companies run services between Russell, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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