There are 7 ways to get from The Bronx to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, bus, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Fordham to Stamfordtrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 51m$113–188Drive 195.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Bronx to Boston Universitycar 195.1 mi
3h 43m$34–49Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 12m$36–56Line 5 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, tram
- Take the subway from E 180 St to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
- Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram
4h 5m$78–463Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 13m$39–72Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
- Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram
4h 6m$472–1,440Line 2 subway to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 30m$637–1,644
The Bronx to Boston University by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from The Bronx to Boston University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from The Bronx to Boston University is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from The Bronx to Boston University. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from The Bronx to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Fordham and arriving at Boston University East via Stamford Amtrak Station and Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between The Bronx and Boston University is 221 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.
The best way to get from The Bronx to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from The Bronx to Boston University, including transfers.
The Bronx to Boston University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
The Bronx to Boston University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fordham station.
The best way to get from The Bronx to Boston University is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via New York Midtown, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between The Bronx, NY, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Fordham to Boston University via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston University East in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Fordham to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from E 180 St to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Copley to Boston University East
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Copley to Boston University East
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
The Bronx to Boston University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
The Bronx to Boston University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Stamford station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Bronx to Boston University is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from The Bronx to Boston University.
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