What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lower Manhattan is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Lower Manhattan is to ferry and fly and subway which takes 3h 47m and costs $70 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at NYC Downtown. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Lower Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Prince St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Boston to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Boston and Lower Manhattan is 235 miles. The road distance is 211.8 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Lower Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $55 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Lower Manhattan?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Boston to Lower Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Boston to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Lower Manhattan train from?

Boston to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Lower Manhattan?

The best way to get from Boston to Lower Manhattan is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Boston to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Boston to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at NYC Downtown station.

Where does the Boston to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Boston to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Lower Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lower Manhattan is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Boston to Lower Manhattan.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Lower Manhattan?

Book your Boston to Lower Manhattan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3744+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Boston to Lower Manhattan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Lower Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus, car, ferry, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 22m
$57–717
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus FlixBus 2611
5h
$30–50
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
4h 52m
$46–77
Drive 210.6 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Lower Manhattancar 210.6 mi
4h 5m
$39–56
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway
3h 47m
$72–473
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Bowerysubway
4h
$436–1,222
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
4h 5m
$509–1,642
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
3. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Bowerysubway
4h 52m
$57–288
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 48m
$272–394

Boston to Lower Manhattan by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.7 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to New York hourly. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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