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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Boston by train, bus, car 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.

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Train

  1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Boston

Drive

  1. Drive from Riverside to Boston

Train to New York JFK, fly to Boston

  1. Take the train from Riverside to Grand Central
  2. Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Boston (BOS)

Train to New York La Guardia, fly to Boston

  1. Take the train from Riverside to Grand Central
  2. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Boston (BOS)

Train, train to Newark, fly to Boston

  1. Take the train from Riverside to Stamford
  2. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
  3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
  4. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Boston (BOS)

Train, line 13 bus to White Plains, fly to Boston

  1. Take the train from Riverside to Port Chester
  2. Take the line 13 bus from Westchester Ave @ E Broadway to Westchester Ave @ Kenilworth Rd
  3. Fly from White Plains (HPN) to Boston (BOS)

Train to New York La Guardia, fly to Providence, train

  1. Take the train from Riverside to Grand Central
  2. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Providence (PVD)
  3. 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 37 min. Services are operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional. Typically 134 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

134 Weekly Trains
3h 50m Average Duration
$35 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Boston is to bus which costs $25 - $55 and takes 6h 21m.

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The fastest way to get from Riverside to Boston is to drive. Taking this option will cost $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.

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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 via Stamford Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

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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.

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The distance between Riverside and Boston is 160 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.

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The best way to get from Riverside to Boston without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $490.

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It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Riverside to Boston, including transfers.

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Riverside to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.

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Riverside to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.

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The best way to get from Riverside to Boston is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 6h 21m.

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Map of how to get from Riverside to Boston.
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  • 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 $45 - $470 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Boston twice a week. Tickets cost $25 - $50 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

Airlines
JetBlue Airways
Website
jetblue.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $250
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
When
Monday
Estimated price
$190 - $600
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $250
Flights from Newark to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
$90 - $280
Flights from White Plains to Boston via Nantucket
Ave. Duration
2h 51m
When
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$90 - $400
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $250
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $250
Flights from Newark to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
$90 - $280
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $310
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 28m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $310
Flights from Newark to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 19m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $290
Flights from White Plains to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$170 - $410
Flights from New York La Guardia to Providence
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $390
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 19m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$90 - $230
Cape Air
Website
capeair.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
When
Monday
Estimated price
$190 - $600
Train operators
Amtrak Acela

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 58m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$45 - $470
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$23 - $170
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$40 - $300
Business Seat - Adult
$45 - $330
First Class - Child 2-12
$75 - $270
First Class - Senior Citizens
$150 - $470
First Class - Adult
$150 - $470
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
48 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$19 - $340
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$9 - $110
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$18 - $190
Business Seat - Adult
$19 - $210
First Class - Child 2-12
$30 - $140
First Class - Senior Citizens
$65 - $280
First Class - Adult
$65 - $340
Train from Providence to Boston
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$21 - $350
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$10 - $120
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$19 - $190
Business Seat - Adult
$21 - $210
First Class - Child 2-12
$35 - $140
First Class - Senior Citizens
$70 - $290
First Class - Adult
$70 - $350
Amtrak Northeast Regional

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
4h 25m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$29 - $220
Website
http://www.amtrak.com
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Book at
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$10 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$29 - $220
Business Class Seat
$100 - $240
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
56 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$14 - $200
Website
http://www.amtrak.com
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Book at
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$1 - $100
Reserved Coach Seat
$14 - $200
Business Class Seat
$50 - $150
Train from Providence to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$15 - $210
Website
http://www.amtrak.com
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Book at
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$2 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$15 - $210
Business Class Seat
$55 - $160
Metro-North Railroad (MNR)
Phone
511
Website
mta.info
Train from Riverside to Grand Central
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$10 - $23
Website
http://mta.info
Schedules at
https://new.mta.info/schedules
At Station Off-Peak
$10 - $13
Onboard Off-Peak
$18
At Station Peak
$14 - $16
Onboard-Peak
$20 - $23
Train from Riverside to Stamford
Ave. Duration
15 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$6 - $16
Website
http://mta.info
Schedules at
https://new.mta.info/schedules
At Station Off-Peak
$6 - $8
Onboard Off-Peak
$13
At Station Peak
$8 - $10
Onboard-Peak
$14 - $16
Train from Riverside to Port Chester
Ave. Duration
11 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$6 - $17
Website
http://mta.info
Schedules at
https://new.mta.info/schedules
At Station Off-Peak
$6 - $9
Onboard Off-Peak
$13
At Station Peak
$9 - $11
Onboard-Peak
$15 - $17
Amtrak

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 New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$1 - $65
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $17
Child Coach - short notice
$7 - $19
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$10 - $35
Child Business Class - short notice
$12 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$11 - $25
Business Seat - advance purchase
$23 - $75
Business Seat - short notice
$28 - $55
Coach Seat - short notice
$6 - $65
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$13 - $16
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$10 - $12
Adult Airport
$13 - $16
MBTA
Phone
+1-617-222-3200
Website
mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$5 - $14
Website
https://www.mbta.com
Children 11 and under
$0
Adult
$5 - $14
Bus operators
Greyhound USA

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
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Boston
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$25 - $50
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Westchester County Bee-Line System
Phone
+1 914 995-2000
Website
transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from Westchester Ave @ E Broadway to Westchester Ave @ Kenilworth Rd
Ave. Duration
12 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Website
Westchester County Bee-Line System
All other routes - Senior/Disabled
$2
All other routes - Adults and children 5+
$3
BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Senior/Disabled
$4
BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
$8

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The quickest flight from New York JFK Airport to Boston Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 6m.

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Riverside to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

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Riverside to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Boston is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Riverside to Boston.

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