What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Back Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Back Bay is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Back Bay?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Back Bay is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $220 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Boston. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Back Bay?

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 Times Square to Back Bay?

The distance between Times Square and Back Bay is 231 miles. The road distance is 208.3 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to Back Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Back Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Back Bay?

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 Times Square to Back Bay bus from?

Times Square to Back Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Back Bay train from?

Times Square to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Times Square to Back Bay?

The best way to get from Times Square to Back Bay is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $160 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $1,000 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Times Square to Back Bay bus arrive?

Times Square to Back Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Times Square to Back Bay train arrive?

Times Square to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Times Square to Back Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Back Bay is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Times Square to Back Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Times Square to Back Bay?

Book your Times Square to Back Bay train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Times Square to Back Bay?

Book your Times Square to Back Bay bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Back Bay?

There are 1799+ hotels available in Back Bay.

Times Square to Back Bay - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Times Square to Back Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
3h 36m
$75–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 4m
$30–160
Drive 207.1 mi
1. Drive from Times Square to Back Baycar 207.1 mi
3h 59m
$38–55
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 16m
$223–977
Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 31m
$494–2,334
Line 7 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Flushing-Main Stsubway
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 54m
$60–350
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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 4m
$275–389
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane JFK - HYA
2. Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus
5h 19m

Times Square to Back Bay by train (Amtrak)

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Back Bay, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Three other operators also service this route.

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