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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Cambridge, MA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $58.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $183 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m 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 New York, NY to Cambridge, MA:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $142 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA costing on average $183 (€151).
Other travel options to Cambridge, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Cambridge, MA
How to get from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672554:00 PM4h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street8:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672554:00 PM4h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street8:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA456511:42 AM1h12LaGuardia Airport12:54 PMHyannis$3821One-way0 transfers
Other options
2190 Acela5:27 AM3h58Penn Station, New York, NY9:25 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1461One-way0 transfers
2190 Acela5:27 AM4h05Penn Station, New York, NY9:32 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1791One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional7:50 PM4h20Penn Station, New York, NY12:10 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1831One-way0 transfers
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 9588312:30 PM4h45New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY5:15 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$411One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM4h15New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY10:15 PMCambridge, Alewife$421One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM4h15New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY8:15 PMCambridge, Alewife$421One-way0 transfers
B62291 · B651962:15 PM7h20John F. Kennedy International Airport9:35 PMHyannis$2561One-way1 transfer
B62091 · B651969:59 AM11h36John F. Kennedy International Airport9:35 PMHyannis$2561One-way1 transfer
B62432 · B651961:29 PM8h06LaGuardia Airport9:35 PMHyannis$2941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $142 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA costing on average $183 (€151).
Other travel options to Cambridge, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Cambridge, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY and arrive in Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA.
- Travel with United to go to Cambridge, MA by flight.
- Travel with Go Buses, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Cambridge, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Cambridge, MA by train.
- 18 direct flights per day with United.
- 7 direct buses per day with Go Buses, FlixBus, Infobus.
- 31 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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