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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cambridge, MA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $213 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge, MA to New York, NY:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge, MA to New York, NY costing on average $93 (€77).
A bus is $170 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge, MA to New York, NY costing on average $213 (€176).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
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How to get from Cambridge, MA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge, MA to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:15 PM4h30Cambridge, Steel Place, MA6:45 PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY$531One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:15 PM4h30Cambridge, Steel Place, MA6:45 PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY$531One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:15 PM4h30Cambridge, Steel Place, MA6:45 PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus11:00 AM5h30Cambridge, Steel Place, MA4:30 PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge, MA to New York, NY:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge, MA to New York, NY costing on average $93 (€77).
A bus is $170 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge, MA to New York, NY costing on average $213 (€176).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge, MA and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with Go Buses, FlixBus, Infobus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 18 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 30 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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