What is the cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Long Island is to bus which costs $20 - $50 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Long Island is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $90 - $400.

How far is it from Boston, MA to Long Island?

The distance between Boston, MA and Long Island is 123 miles. The road distance is 214.4 miles.

How do I travel from Boston, MA to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Long Island without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Boston, MA to Long Island?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Boston, MA to Long Island, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Boston, MA to Long Island?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Long Island is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $20 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $400 and takes 2h 43m.

Can I drive from Boston, MA to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston, MA to Long Island is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Boston, MA to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 96+ hotels available in Long Island.

Boston, MA to Long Island - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Boston, MA to Long Island by train, car ferry, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the car ferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry New London
3h 30m
$35–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave to Times Square – 37th St.bus Boston
4h 15m
$21–48
Drive 213.2 mi
1. Drive from Boston, MA to Brooklyncar 213.2 mi
4h 4m
$39–57
Fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2h 43m
$94–399
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2h 45m
$289–759
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
3h 57m
$132–410

Boston, MA to Long Island by foot, bus, and subway

11Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston, MA to Long Island.

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Distance: 122.7 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

CoachRun operates a bus from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave to Times Square – 37th St. twice daily. Tickets cost $17–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly.

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