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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Cambridge, MA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €48.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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€70 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA:
A bus is $0.71 (€0.56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Cambridge, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 8 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 Back Bay station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY and arrive in Cambridge, Steel Place, MA.
- Travel with Go Buses, FlixBus, Infobus, NJ Transit, Greyhound to go to Cambridge, MA by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United to go to Cambridge, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Cambridge, MA by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
- 15 direct flights per day with United.
- 33 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
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