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How to get fromBoston to Rottnest Islandby plane, ferry or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Boston to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Perth Airport (PER)planeBOS - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
    28h 54m
    $1,425–1,892

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Perth Airport (PER)planeJFK - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
    34h 17m
    $1,227–3,000

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration29h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,085Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Rottnest Island. However, you can fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, take the train to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, take the train to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island.

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