There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0240 / ...
2h 53m$20–47Drive 86.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston University to Springfield86.6 mi
1h 38m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
3h 42m$37–432Bus via Alewife (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union StationFlixBus 2619
3h 24m$24–33
Boston University to Springfield by foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Springfield is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Springfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Boston University and Springfield is 92 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $20 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Boston University to Springfield, including transfers.
Boston University to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston University to Springfield is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $20 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $440 and takes 3h 42m.
Boston University to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Springfield is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Boston University to Springfield.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $35–430 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
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
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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