There are 7 ways to get from Vassar College to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train via New York (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 48m$165–270Drive 176.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vassar College to Boston Universitycar 176.1 mi
3h 45m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from DOT Region Office to TransCenterbus Wpp
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
9h 41m$35–67Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
6h 19m$95–500Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 36m$148–237Train, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Worcesterbus
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain
10h 7m$94–156Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
6h 42m$467–1,361
Vassar College to Boston University by foot, bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vassar College to Boston University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Vassar College to Boston University is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Vassar College to Boston University. However, there are services departing from DOT Region Office and arriving at Mountfort St @ Carlton St via White Plains Bus Station, Hartford Union Station and Broadway Station - Red Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Vassar College station to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston University East via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Vassar College and Boston University is 309 miles. The road distance is 177.1 miles.
The best way to get from Vassar College to Boston University without a car is to train via New York which takes 7h 48m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Vassar College to Boston University, including transfers.
Vassar College to Boston University bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, depart from DOT Region Office station.
Vassar College to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Vassar College to Boston University is to train via New York which takes 7h 48m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Vassar College, NY, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Vassar College to Boston University via Poughkeepsie Middle School, N Clover St & Main St, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston University East in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vassar College to Boston University via DOT Region Office, TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, Hartford Union Station, Boston, Broadway Station - Red Line, and Mountfort St @ Carlton St in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
Train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leprechaun Lines
Bus from DOT Region Office to TransCenter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Leprechaun Lines
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from White Plains Bus Station to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Pittsfield to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Vassar College to Boston University bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, arrive at TransCenter station.
Vassar College to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vassar College to Boston University is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Vassar College to Boston University.
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