There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Boston University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to BrooklineFlixBus N2605
2h 5m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to BostonLake Shore Limited
2h 44m$38–144Drive 87.7 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Boston University87.7 mi
1h 38m$16–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to FraminghamGreyhound US0270s
- Take the train from Framingham to LansdowneFramingham/Worcester Line
3h 6m$23–37
Springfield to Boston University by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Boston University is to bus which costs $16 - $23 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Boston University is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Springfield Union Station station and arriving at Brookline. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Springfield and Boston University is 87 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Boston University without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $16 - $23.
The bus from Springfield Union Station to Brookline takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Springfield to Boston University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Springfield to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Boston University is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $16 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $150 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield Union Station to Brookline once daily. Tickets cost $16–23 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $35–150 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Framingham to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Brookline
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Boston University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Brookline station.
Springfield to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Boston University is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Springfield to Boston University.
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