What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to New York?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to New York is to bus which costs $17 - $80 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to New York?

The fastest way to get from Boston to New York is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $340 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at New York Midtown. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and New York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Boston to New York?

The distance between Boston and New York is 196 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to New York without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to New York without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to New York?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Boston to New York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to New York bus from?

Boston to New York bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to New York train from?

Boston to New York train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to New York?

The best way to get from Boston to New York is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $80 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $340 - $800 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Boston to New York bus arrive?

Boston to New York bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to New York train arrive?

Boston to New York train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to New York?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to New York?

Book your Boston to New York train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to New York?

Book your Boston to New York bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near New York?

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Boston to New York - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Boston to New York by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Laguardia Airport, subway
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
2h 11m
$89–386
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
4h 20m
$17–80
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 2m
$30–750
Drive 210.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to New Yorkcar 210.4 mi
4h 4m
$39–56
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
1h 56m
$341–759
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 11m
$118–389
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
3h 38m
$265–371
Bus via Newton, MA
1. Take the bus from Newton, MA to Manhattan, NYbus Cambridge
5h 34m
$28–47

Boston to New York by train (Amtrak)

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and New York, NY, USA?

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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Four other operators also service this route.

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