There are 8 ways to get from Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4 by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
1h 15m$340–800Drive 212.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4212.4 mi
4h 1m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
4h 38m$45–733Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to Queens JamaicaFlixBus 2612
4h 46m$41–74Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston to New York JFK-JFK212.4 mi
4h 1mFly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
2h 18m$98–380Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, tram
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
2h 47m$127–387Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalBoston
5h 43m$42–90
Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4 by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4 is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4 is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $340 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Terminal 4 via New York Penn Station and Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Boston and JFK Airport Terminal 4 is 187 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4 without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $750.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), including transfers and time at the airport.
Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4 train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4 is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $340 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $750 and takes 4h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 46m.
The quickest flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4 train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and JFK Airport Terminal 4, NY, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- jfkairport.com
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Queens Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $29–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4 is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Boston to JFK Airport Terminal 4.
Cape Air, Delta, JetBlue Airways and American Airlines offer flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport Airport.
There are 3599+ hotels available in JFK Airport Terminal 4.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston and JFK Airport Terminal 4. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















