Question 1

How long is the drive from Cambridge to New York City?

Accepted Answer

The drive from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York City covers about 215 miles (346 kilometers), which usually takes about 4 hours 30 minutes by car or by bus.

Question 2

Is there a train from Cambridge to New York City?

Accepted Answer

No, there is not a train from Cambridge to New York City, but Amtrak does run between central Boston and New York City. However, the bus from Cambridge might be a better option. Although the bus does take an hour longer than the train, train tickets usually cost an average of $101, whereas bus tickets start at just $10, and you can depart directly from Cambridge instead of commuting to a downtown Amtrak station.

Question 3

Is Cambridge to New York a good day-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cambridge to New York is not a great day trip, but it’s doable. You could take a bus from Cambridge as early as 1:00 a.m. If you opted for a later time, you could leave Cambridge at 5:00 a.m. and arrive in New York City at 9:30 a.m.
Traveling back to Cambridge, you could depart at 10:30 p.m. and arrive back in Cambridge at 3:10 a.m. the next morning. If you prefer to arrive back in Cambridge before midnight, you could leave NYC at 7:40 p.m. and arrive in Cambridge at 11:50 p.m.
Arriving in NYC at 9:30 a.m. and leaving at 7:40 p.m. would give you a total of 10 hours 10 minutes in The Big Apple. However, with a total travel time of 8 hours 40 minutes, you’d be on a bus for the same amount of time that you’d be in the city.

Question 4

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

Accepted Answer

There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 5

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Accepted Answer

Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.

Question 6

What bus companies travel from Cambridge to New York?

Accepted Answer

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Cambridge to New York that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.

Question 7

How much is a bus ticket from Cambridge to New York?

Accepted Answer

€18.85 is the average price of a bus ticket from Cambridge to New York. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Question 8

How many buses are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Cambridge to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Cambridge to New York without transferring.

Question 9

How long is the bus ride from Cambridge to New York?

Accepted Answer

The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 304 kilometers from Cambridge to New York. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Question 10

When do the earliest and latest buses leave Cambridge?

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The first bus leaves at 01:00 and the last bus leaves at 17:00. To see the times for all buses from Cambridge to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Question 11

Get around town with Moovit

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Question 12

Where does the bus arrive in New York?

Accepted Answer

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in New York.

Question 13

Where does the bus leave from in Cambridge?

Accepted Answer

Cambridge has two bus stations with service to New York.

Question 14

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 22 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save €14.04 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

Question 15

Average prices by travel date

Accepted Answer

Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Cambridge to New York is expected to range from  to . If you are looking to travel to New York within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from . The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are  and can be found on .

Question 16

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in . That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Cambridge to New York in , expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Question 17

Need a return trip from New York to Cambridge?

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Question 18

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.