There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to Devens by train, bus, car, subway or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Boston
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Take the train from North Station to Ayer
Cheapest option
Bus, train
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Take the bus from New York Midtown to Boston
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Take the train from Porter to Ayer
7 alternative options
Bus, Route 3
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Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
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Take the Route 3 from Boston, MA - South Station to Tyngsboro, MA
Drive
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Drive from Manhattan to Devens
Subway to New York JFK, fly to Worcester
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Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
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Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Worcester (ORH)
Subway to New York La Guardia, fly to Worcester
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Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Worcester (ORH)
Fly Newark to Boston, train
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Boston (BOS)
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Take the train from North Station to Ayer
Fly New York JFK to Boston, train
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Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Boston (BOS)
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Take the train from North Station to Ayer
Fly New York La Guardia to Boston, train
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Boston (BOS)
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Take the train from North Station to Ayer
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Devens is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 3h 41m.
The quickest way to get from Manhattan to Devens is to subway and fly which costs $120 - $220 and takes 3h 16m.
The distance between Manhattan and Devens is 173 miles. The road distance is 200.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Devens without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $30 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Manhattan to Devens, including transfers.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Devens is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $30 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus and Route 3, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 6h 35m.
The quickest flight from New York JFK Airport to Worcester Airport is the direct flight which takes 56 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Devens is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Manhattan to Devens.
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways offer flights from New York JFK Airport to Worcester Airport.
There are 40+ hotels available in Devens. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 172.8 miles
- Duration: 5h 57m
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Devens, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Manhattan to Devens via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Ayer in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manhattan to Devens via South Station, Boston, MA, Boston, MA - South Station, and Tyngsboro, MA in around 6h 35m.

- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York JFK to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $180
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $350
Flights from Newark to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $350
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $310
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $270
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $270

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85 - $290
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $320
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $330
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $340

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $220
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $350
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $310
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $270

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $320

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $260
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $35 - $130
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $65 - $230
- Business Seat - Adult
- $75 - $260
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $100 - $200
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $190 - $350
- First Class - Adult
- $210 - $390

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $130
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $20 - $65
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $130
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $170

- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0 - $12
- Website
- MBTA
- children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $9 - $12
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0 - $11
- Website
- MBTA
- children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $9 - $11

The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- mta.info
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
Subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- mta.info
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3

- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- peterpanbus.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $27 - $40
- Flexible
- $50 - $70

- Phone
- 1800-639-8080
- contact@bostonexpressbus.com
- Website
- bostonexpressbus.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Tyngsboro, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $18
- Schedules at
- bostonexpressbus.com
- Book at
- webstore.bostonexpressbus.com

- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $22 - $55
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $17 - $24
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