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

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

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  1. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    best
    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

  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
    $50–163

  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 15m
    $67–755

  5. Drive 295.7 mi

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

  6. 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 26m
    $134–423

  7. Train, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)planeLGA - PWM
    3h 42m
    $133–452

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 15m.

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