What is the cheapest way to get from Boston University to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Manhattan is to bus via South Station which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston University to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Boston University to Manhattan is to tram and fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs $310 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Boston University and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street and arriving at New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Boston University and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Boston University to Manhattan?

The distance between Boston University and Manhattan is 212 miles. The road distance is 203.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston University to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Boston University to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $70 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Boston University to Manhattan?

The bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue takes 4h including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Boston University to Manhattan bus from?

Boston University to Manhattan bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street station.

Where do I catch the Boston University to Manhattan train from?

Boston University to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston University to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Boston University to Manhattan is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $750 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Boston University to Manhattan bus arrive?

Boston University to Manhattan bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue station.

Where does the Boston University to Manhattan train arrive?

Boston University to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston University to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Manhattan is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Boston University to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3177+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Boston University to Manhattan - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

There are 8 ways to get from Boston University to Manhattan by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenuebus Boston
4h 24m
$70–180
Drive 202.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston University to Manhattancar 202.6 mi
4h 1m
$37–54
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 58m
$52–752
Tram, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway
4h 1m
$164–564
Bus via South Station
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
5h 36m
$37–72
Tram, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain
3h 55m
$315–779
Tram, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
4h 11m
$151–489
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 35m
$276–392

Boston University to Manhattan by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)

118Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

OurBus operates a bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–180 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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