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How to get fromBoston to Rapidsby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Rapids by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeBOS - BUF
    2h 3m
    $210–1,000

  2. Drive 444 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Rapidscar444 mi
    7h 51m
    $81–117

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Syracuse, NYbusOurBus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NYbusOurBus
    10h 35m
    $95–223

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Buffalo Depew StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    12h 5m
    $160–383

  5. Bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Syracuse Bus StationbusFlixBus 2691
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to BuffalobusFlixBus 2686 / ...
    13h 21m
    $102–273

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rapids, NY, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston, MA to Rapids via Syracuse, NY and Buffalo, NY in around 10h 35m.

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