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How to get fromBoston to Ellis Islandby plane, bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Ellis Island by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane BOS - YOW
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $368–891

  2. Drive 806.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Ellis Islandcar car 806.4 km
    10h 33m
    $160–230

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 46m
    $276–518

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    22h 38m
    $337–792

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 56m
    $287–459

  6. Bus, taxi via Ottawa

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Ottawa, ON - ST-LAURENT/COVENTRYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    17h 8m
    $292–454

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Ellis Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Ellis Island. However, you can fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), walk to Airport / Aéroport, take the line 105 bus to Tremblay A, walk to Ottawa - Via Rail, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Montreal, take the bus to René-Lévesque / Jeanne-Mance, walk to Montréal, take the train to Ottawa, walk to Ottawa - Via Rail, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island.

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