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

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

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BOS - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 17m
    €359–1,231

  2. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BOS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    12h 45m
    €232–596

  3. Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BDL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    15h 3m
    €239–870

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,743.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Galway. However, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, 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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