There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to Springfield by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to BostonDowneaster
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union StationFlixBus 2619
6h 31m$52–68Drive 177.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Back Bay to Springfield177.8 mi
3h 15m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South StationPortland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0240 / ...
6h 57m$46–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to BostonDowneaster
- Take the train from Boston to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
6h 57m$64–456
Back Bay to Springfield by bus, train, tram, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from UNE Campus Center and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Saco Transportation Center, Congress St + Deering Ave, Portland, ME and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Back Bay and Springfield is 199 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Back Bay to Springfield, including transfers.
Back Bay to Springfield bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Springfield is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $460 and takes 6h 57m.
Back Bay to Springfield bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Springfield is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Back Bay to Springfield.
What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Springfield Union Station via Saco Transportation Center, Congress St + Deering Ave, Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, and Boston in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Springfield via Saco Transportation Center, Saco Amtrak Station, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 6h 57m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Saco Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
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/
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