I’m looking for advice on doing Boston as a day trip from New York City, but I’d rather avoid the big coach tours. I keep seeing day trips that look like full buses, and I’m hoping there are options that feel more like a small group even if it’s a van or a capped group size and still give you enough time to actually walk around and see a few classic areas. Has anyone here done this as a same day trip and felt like it was enjoyable, not rushed? I’m also open to doing it on my own by train and then joining a local walking tour once I get to Boston, but I’m not sure how realistic that is time wise if I want to be back in NYC the same evening. Any recent experiences suggestions would really help.
NYC to Boston as a Group: Day Trip
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ryanwiltonkims
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Totally doable, but it’ll feel rushed unless you take the very first Amtrak up and a late train back, then stick to a tight area like Back Bay to Common to Beacon Hill for an easy walk. If you want the small group feel without the big coach vibe, I’ve seen people rent a private van from Blue Nile Livery on the Boston side and pair it with a Boston Logan Car Service pickup to save time getting in and out of the city.