There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Johnstown by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane BOS - JST
4h 26m$66–321Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 42m$156–942Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
14h 25m$85–152Drive 513.3 mi
- Drive from Boston to Johnstowncar 513.3 mi
9h 11m$94–136Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0400s
15h 5m$90–197
Boston to Johnstown by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Johnstown is to bus via Harrisburg which costs $85 - $160 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Johnstown is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Johnstown. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Johnstown Bus Stop via New York Midtown and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
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 Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
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 12h 42m and costs $150 - $950.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Boston to Johnstown, including transfers.
Boston to Johnstown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Johnstown is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $950 and takes 12h 42m, you could also bus via Harrisburg, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 14h 25m.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Johnstown Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station in around 12h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $210–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Johnstown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Boston to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Johnstown is 516 miles. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Boston to Johnstown.
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