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How to get fromThe Bronx to Back Bayby subway, bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from The Bronx to Back Bay by subway, bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 5 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from E 180 St to 125th Streetsubway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)planeLGA - PWM
    3h 56m
    $130–445

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to BostontrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Saco Amtrak StationtrainDowneaster
    10h 11m
    $47–371

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Portland, MEbusNew York
    8h 44m
    $120–162

  4. Drive 285.1 mi

    1. Drive from The Bronx to Back Baycar285.1 mi
    5h 20m
    $52–76

  5. Line 2 subway to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)planeEWR - PWM
    4h 14m
    $433–766

  6. Line 2 subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)planeJFK - PWM
    4h 9m
    $136–427

  7. Bus via Boston (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to BostonbusGreyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Wells Transportation CenterbusGreyhound US0265s
    13h 18m
    $58–203

The Bronx to Back Bay by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between The Bronx, NY, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?

Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from New York, NY to Portland, ME twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fordham to UNE Campus Center via New Rochelle, New Rochelle Amtrak Station, Boston, Boston South Buses, Anderson/Woburn - Busway, Woburn Amtrak Station, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 10h 11m.

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