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How to get fromBoston to Rider Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, ferry, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Rider University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, ferry, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Trentontrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 22m
    $162–252

  2. Drive  264.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Rider Universitycar car 264.7 mi
    5h 8m
    $49–70

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    7h 45m
    $52–95

  4. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BOS - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    5h 46m
    $195–998

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    8h 2m
    $57–102

  6. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BOS - JFK
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain train
    5h 47m
    $490–1,385

  7. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BOS - LGA
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain train
    5h 59m
    $104–542

  8. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BOS - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Trentontrain train
    5h 55m
    $511–1,656

  9. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MHT - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    6h 15m
    $85–431

  10. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane PVD - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    6h 38m
    $96–504

Boston to Rider University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rider University, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Trenton every 4 hours. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Rider University via New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square, Nassau St At Palmer Square, and Rider University in around 7h 45m.

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