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 New York Midtown which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan is to subway and fly and train which takes 3h 34m and costs $280 - $800.

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 48m.

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 48m and costs $30 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kendall Square to Manhattan, including transfers.

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

Kendall Square to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, 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 48m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Kendall Square to Manhattan train arrive?

Kendall Square to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, 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 3895+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Kendall Square to Manhattan - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 48m
$32–752
Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 17m
$30–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
5h 12m
$37–72
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
3h 37m
$157–532
Subway, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Kendall/MIT to South Stationsubway
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain
3h 34m
$288–797
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3h 47m
$144–517
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
5h 20m
$269–410

Kendall Square to Manhattan by subway and train (Amtrak)

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.2 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–300 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 $40–90 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route hourly.

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