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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, featuring over two million works.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwood, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $213 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Norwood, MA to New York, NY:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwood, MA to New York, NY costing on average $113 (€92).
A bus is $173 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwood, MA to New York, NY costing on average $213 (€172).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 4h 59m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $61 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 4h 16m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
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Buses from Norwood, MA to New York, NY run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 177 miles (286 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 177 miles (286 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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