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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 an average ticket price of L 227 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 227, while a flight costs an average of L 2,079.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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L 227 Average price Cheapest | L 1,049 Average price | L 2,079 Average price | L 327 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA
Compare the available ways to get from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA:
A bus is L 823 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA costing on average L 1,049.
A bus is L 1,852 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA costing on average L 2,079.
Other travel options to Cambridge, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Flight takes on average 5h 29m.
Tickets start at around L 227 compared to roughly L 327 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 100. The journey takes 4h 34m versus 3h 41m 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.
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.
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.
11:30 AM 4h15 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY 3:45 PM Cambridge, Alewife L 202 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:30 AM 4h15 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY 3:45 PM Cambridge, Alewife L 202 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
B627186:40 AM 1h10 John F. Kennedy International Airport 7:50 AM Edward L. Logan International Airport L 1,652 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 1160 Northeast Regional
9:00 AM 4h10 Penn Station, New York, NY 1:10 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA L 366 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1082 Northeast Regional
2:12 PM 4h28 Penn Station, New York, NY 6:40 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA L 503 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1088 Northeast Regional
3:00 PM 4h39 Penn Station, New York, NY 7:39 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA L 503 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:00 PM 4h15 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY 10:15 PM Cambridge, Alewife L 224 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM 4h15 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY 2:45 PM Cambridge, Steel Place, MA L 246 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
1:45 PM 5h35 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY 7:20 PM Cambridge, Steel Place, MA L 262 1 One-way 0 transfers
- UA1016
12:19 PM 1h12 Newark Liberty International Airport 1:31 PM Edward L. Logan International Airport L 1,652 1 One-way 0 transfers - UA1598
2:38 PM 1h12 Newark Liberty International Airport 3:50 PM Edward L. Logan International Airport L 1,652 1 One-way 0 transfers - UA1795
6:30 AM 1h13 Newark Liberty International Airport 7:43 AM Edward L. Logan International Airport L 1,652 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA:
A bus is L 823 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA costing on average L 1,049.
A bus is L 1,852 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA costing on average L 2,079.
Other travel options to Cambridge, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Flight takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 LaGuardia 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 Cambridge, Alewife.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines to go to Cambridge, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Cambridge, MA by train.
- Travel with Go Buses, FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Cambridge, MA by bus.
- 19 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
- 31 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Go Buses, FlixBus.
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