There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Cresson by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane BOS - JST
4h 53m$111–398Drive 488.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Cressoncar 488.4 mi
8h 38m$90–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 3m$161–301Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
14h 9m$114–198Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 6m$186–972
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cresson is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cresson is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Cresson station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Cresson station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Boston and Cresson is 453 miles. The road distance is 491.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Cresson without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 3m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Boston to Cresson, including transfers.
Boston to Cresson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Cresson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Cresson is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 14h 9m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $1,000 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cresson, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Cresson via Philadelphia Bus Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 14h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $210–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Cresson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Boston to Cresson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Cresson is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Boston to Cresson.
There are 33+ hotels available in Cresson.