What is the cheapest way to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan is to bus via Boston which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Kendall Square and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendall Square station to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Kendall Square and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Kendall Square to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Kendall/MIT and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Kendall Square to Manhattan?

The distance between Kendall Square and Manhattan is 235 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.

How do I travel from Kendall Square to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $50 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendall Square to Manhattan bus from?

Kendall Square to Manhattan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Kendall Square to Manhattan train from?

Kendall Square to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Kendall Square to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 5h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $210 - $1,100 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Kendall Square to Manhattan bus arrive?

Kendall Square to Manhattan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kendall Square to Manhattan train arrive?

Kendall Square to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Kendall Square to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendall Square to Manhattan is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Kendall Square to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 2858+ hotels available in Manhattan.

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There are 8 ways to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 51m
$52–752
Bus via Boston (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 54m
$32–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
5h 42m
$42–112
Drive 203.8 mi
1. Drive from Kendall Square to Manhattancar 203.8 mi
4h 1m
$38–54
Subway, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the subway from Kendall/MIT to South Stationsubway
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway
4h 16m
$61–407
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
4h 13m
$217–1,022
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
4h 27m
$503–1,632
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
6h 11m
$268–385

Kendall Square to Manhattan by subway and train (Amtrak)

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.2 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Kendall Square, MA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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