There are 5 ways to get from Stamford to Boston University by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Acela
3h 10m$55–117Drive 171.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stamford to Boston Universitycar 171.5 mi
3h 12m$32–46Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 40m$75–406Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 42m$521–1,891Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
5h 2m$237–1,147
Stamford to Boston University by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Boston University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Stamford to Boston University is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $55 - $120.
No, there is no direct train from Stamford station to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Stamford Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Stamford and Boston University is 197 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stamford to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Stamford to Boston University, including transfers.
Stamford to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
Stamford to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stamford to Boston University is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Stamford to Boston University.
There are 1769+ hotels available in Boston University.
What companies run services between Stamford, CT, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
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 46m
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $8–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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