How to Travel from

South Station to Grand Central–42nd Street Station

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America South Station Grand Central–42nd Street Station

How to Get from South Station to Grand Central–42nd Street Station

Plane

1 h

Select a Ticket

Car

3 h 52 min

from $18

Rideshare

3 h 52 min

from $12.83

Cheapest

By car (337 km)

3 h 52 min

337 km.

from $18

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

3 h 52 min

337 km.

from $12.82

Train

4 h 8 min

300 km.

from $276.93

Bus, Plane (Fly General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport)

3 h 28 min

300 km.

from $235.50

Bus, Plane (Fly General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Laguardia Airport)

3 h 43 min

300 km.

from $225.43

Bus, Plane (Fly General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport)

4 h 2 min

300 km.

from $136.63

Train, Plane

4 h 47 min

300 km.

from $261.85

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:

jetblue.com/

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$59.96–$625.09

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Laguardia

Ave. Duration:

1h 19m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.68–$535.79

Plane from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.78–$331.68

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$82.92–$395.46

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Laguardia

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$344.44–$599.57

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$59.96–$255.14

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Laguardia

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.78–$267.89

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Newark

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$59.96–$242.38

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Newark

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.68–$357.19

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port

Ave. Duration:

4h 50m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$16.58–$140.33

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Boston to New

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.69–$82.92

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:

1-800-343-9999

Website:

peterpanbus.com

Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$6.38–$76.54

Train operators

MBTA

Phone:

+1-617-222-3200

Website:

mbta.com

Train from South Station to Providence

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.25–$16.58

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Boston to Stamford

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$34.44–$255.14

Train from South Station to Providence

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$17.86–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Boston to Stamford

Ave. Duration:

2h 48m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$53.58–$535.79

Train from South Station to Providence

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$24.24–$395.46

NJ Transit

Phone:

+1 973-275-5555

Website:

njtransit.com/

Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.58–$21.69

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

Phone:

877.690.5114

Website:

mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad

Train from Stamford to Grand

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.76–$20.41

Long Island Rail Road

Phone:

+1-718-217-5477

Website:

mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road

Train from Jamaica to Grand

Ave. Duration:

19 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.70–$14.03

Train from Woodside to Grand

Ave. Duration:

11 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.70–$12.76

What is the cheapest way to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station is to bus via New York Midtown which costs $18.48 - $70.65 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

The fastest way to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs $59.78 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between South Station (subway) and Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Station, Boston, MA station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between South Station (subway) and Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

No, there is no direct train from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Grand Central Terminal via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

The distance between South Station (subway) and Grand Central-42nd Street Station is 368 km. The road distance is 339.4 km.

How do I travel from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $40.22 - $478.26 .

How long does it take to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus from?

South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station, Boston, MA.

Where do I catch the South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station train from?

South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

The best way to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $40.22 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5.43 - $119.57 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus arrive?

South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station train arrive?

South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Yes, the driving distance between South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Book your South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

There are 2991+ hotels available in Grand Central-42nd Street Station. Prices start at $70.21 per night.

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Eight ways to Travel from South Station to Grand Central–42nd Street Station

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Train operators

MBTA

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak Acela

NJ Transit

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

Long Island Rail Road

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

What is the fastest way to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Is there a direct bus between South Station (subway) and Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Is there a direct train between South Station (subway) and Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

How far is it from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

How do I travel from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station without a car?

How long does it take to get from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Where do I catch the South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus from?

Where do I catch the South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station train from?

Train or bus from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Where does the South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station bus arrive?

Where does the South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station train arrive?

Can I drive from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

How do I get a bus ticket from South Station (subway) to Grand Central-42nd Street Station?

Where can I stay near Grand Central-42nd Street Station?