There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
2h 24m$35–430Drive 87.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station87.8 mi
1h 34m$16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0240 / ...
2h 32m$20–44Bus via Alewife (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union StationFlixBus 2619
3h 6m$22–30
Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Springfield. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Springfield Union Station is 98 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $430.
The train from Boston to Springfield takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.
Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Springfield Union Station, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $35–430 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Back Bay (Station) to Springfield Union Station.
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