There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Boston by train, bus, car or plane
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Bus
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Take the bus from Bridgeport Ferry Terminal to Copley
Bus via Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub
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Take the bus from Bridgeport, CT to Boston, MA
Drive
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Drive from Riverside to Boston
Train to New York La Guardia, fly to Boston
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Take the train from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Boston (BOS)
Train to New York JFK, fly to Boston
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Take the train from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal
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Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Boston (BOS)
Train to Newark, fly to Boston
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Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Boston (BOS)
Train to New York La Guardia, fly to Providence, train
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Take the train from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Providence (PVD)
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Take the train from Providence to Boston
Riverside to Boston by train
The train journey time between Riverside and Boston is around 3h 50m and covers a distance of around 199 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 38 min. Services are operated by MTA Bus Company, Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional. Typically 133 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Boston is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Boston is to drive. Taking this option will cost $17 - $26 and takes 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Boston. However, there are services departing from E Putnam Ave & 1212 E Putnam Ave and arriving at Boston, MA via Stamford Trans Ctr Bay E, Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub and Bridgeport, CT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Boston. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Boston via Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Riverside and Boston is 160 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Boston without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $19 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Riverside to Boston, including transfers.
Riverside to Boston bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Bridgeport, CT station.
Riverside to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Boston is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $19 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 3m.
- Distance: 159.8 miles
- Duration: 3h 50m
What companies run services between Riverside, Fairfield County, CT, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30 - $230 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from Bridgeport Ferry Terminal to Copley twice a week. Tickets cost $35 - $75 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $320
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $320
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $300
Flights from New York La Guardia to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $270
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $270
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $310
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $340
Flights from Newark to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $270
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $310
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $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 Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $230
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $30 - $120
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $60 - $200
- Business Seat - Adult
- $65 - $230
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $95 - $180
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $170 - $320
- First Class - Adult
- $190 - $350
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $85
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $15 - $45
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $27 - $80
- Business Seat - Adult
- $30 - $85
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $50 - $85
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $100 - $160
- First Class - Adult
- $110 - $170
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16 - $95
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $16 - $50
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $29 - $85
- Business Seat - Adult
- $30 - $95
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $55 - $90
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $100 - $160
- First Class - Adult
- $110 - $180
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 Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19 - $120
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $19 - $60
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $120
- Business Class Seat
- $60 - $160
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $75
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $13 - $40
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $25 - $75
- Business Class Seat
- $40 - $100
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $75
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $13 - $40
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $25 - $75
- Business Class Seat
- $40 - $100
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- new.mta.info
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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $29 - $45
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0 - $13
- Website
- MBTA
- children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $11 - $13
- Phone
- 212.362.8400
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Bridgeport Ferry Terminal to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $75
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35 - $45
- Onboard
- $45 - $75
- Phone
- +1 844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Bridgeport, CT to Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Book at
- ourbus.com
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The quickest flight from New York La Guardia Airport to Boston Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Riverside to Boston bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Boston, MA station.
Riverside to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Boston is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Riverside to Boston.
JetBlue Airways and Delta offer flights from New York La Guardia Airport to Boston Airport.
There are 328+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $100 USD per night.