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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Kendall Square is to bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Kendall Square is to bus and fly and subway which takes 3h 20m and costs $90 - $430.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Kendall Square?

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

How far is it from Manhattan to Kendall Square?

The distance between Manhattan and Kendall Square is 234 miles. The road distance is 205.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Kendall Square without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $35 - $750.

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

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

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

Manhattan to Kendall Square train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to Kendall Square?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Kendall Square is to train which takes 4h and costs $35 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Manhattan to Kendall Square train arrive?

Manhattan to Kendall Square train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Kendall Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Kendall Square is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Manhattan to Kendall Square.

Where can I stay near Kendall Square?

There are 1557+ hotels available in Kendall Square.

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

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h
$35–717
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
4h 46m
$33–62
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
4h 31m
$34–59
Drive 204.4 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Kendall Squarecar 204.4 mi
3h 57m
$38–54
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3. Take the subway from South Station to Kendall/MITsubway
3h 20m
$92–427
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3. Take the subway from South Station to Kendall/MITsubway
3h 21m
$358–798
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3. Take the subway from South Station to Kendall/MITsubway
3h 20m
$119–427
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 2m
$269–400

Manhattan to Kendall Square by train and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 233.1 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Kendall Square, 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 49m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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