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How to get fromManhattan to Boston Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound) or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    4h 8m
    $35–716

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Boston, MAbus bus OurBus
    4h 14m
    $20–75

  3. Drive 204.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Boston Universitycar car 204.2 mi
    3h 56m
    $38–54

  4. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    3. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    3h 38m
    $100–409

  5. Bus via South Station

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus New York
    5h 13m
    $33–63

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    3. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    3h 38m
    $127–409

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

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    3. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    3h 39m
    $356–780

  8. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ISP - BOS
    5h 19m
    $277–382

Manhattan to Boston University by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from New York, NY to Boston, MA once a week. Tickets cost $20–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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