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How to get fromBoston to Galwayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BOS - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 36m
    €421–790

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BOS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 30m
    €251–662

  3. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BOS - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    12h 30m
    €474–923

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket€258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,739.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Galway. However, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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