There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Johnstown by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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 Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)BOS - JST
4h 18m$76–367Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street StationAcela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
11h 41m$95–919Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
13h 55m$106–253Drive 513.3 mi
- Drive from Boston to Johnstown513.3 mi
9h 8m$94–136Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)BOS - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
5h 59m$123–318Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave to Times Square – 37th St.Boston
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Johnstown Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
12h 27m$88–285Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Johnstown Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
12h 31m$102–954
Boston to Johnstown by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Johnstown is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Johnstown is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $75 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Johnstown. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Johnstown Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Johnstown station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Johnstown Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Boston and Johnstown is 437 miles. The road distance is 516.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Johnstown without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs $95 - $950.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Boston to Johnstown, including transfers.
Boston to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Johnstown is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $950 and takes 11h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Johnstown Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–350
- Business Class
- $120–410
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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Ave to Times Square – 37th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Boston to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Johnstown is 516 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Boston to Johnstown.
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