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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Back Bayby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)planeLGA - PWM
    3h 39m
    $448–752

  2. Bus via Boston

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationbusNew York
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Wells Transportation CenterbusGreyhound US0265s
    9h 52m
    $49–140

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Portland, MEbusNew York
    8h 35m
    $72–100

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain
    2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
    3. Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 14m
    $67–750

  5. Drive 295.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Back Baycar295.7 mi
    5h 36m
    $54–78

  6. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)planeEWR - PWM
    3h 48m

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)planeJFK - PWM
    3h 28m
    $134–453

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay by foot, bus, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?

Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from New York, NY to Portland, ME twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to UNE Campus Center via Grand Central Terminal, Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 9h 14m.

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