What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) is to bus which costs $20 - $75 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $400 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Back Bay (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY and arriving at Boston, MA. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Back Bay (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station). However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Boston via Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Back Bay (Station) is 213 miles. The road distance is 207.6 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $20 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)?

The bus from New York, NY to Boston, MA takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from New York, NY station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $20 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $750 and takes 4h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $400 - $850 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Boston, MA station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Stamford station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station).

Where can I stay near Back Bay (Station)?

There are 1377+ hotels available in Back Bay (Station).

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)

There are 9 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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 New York, NY to Boston, MAOurBus
4h 15m
$20–75
Train
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to StamfordNew Haven / ...
2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to BostonAcela
4h 52m
$38–717
Drive 206.4 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station)206.4 mi
3h 57m
$38–55
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
3h 19m
$403–827
Bus via South Station
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
5h 16m
$29–70
Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 39m
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
3h 35m
$117–406
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Central Islip
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ISP - BOS
5h 13m
$274–380
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)JFK - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to Boston
4h 36m
$46–810

Grand Central Terminal to Back Bay (Station) by foot and bus

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Distance: 211.5 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?

OurBus operates a bus from New York, NY to Boston, MA once a week. Tickets cost $20–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Boston via Grand Central Terminal, Stamford, and Stamford Amtrak Station in around 4h 52m.

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