What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Southold?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Southold is to drive and car ferry which costs $30 - $120 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Southold?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Southold is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Southold?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Southold. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Southold via Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd and Airport Connection-Eastbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Boston to Southold?

The distance between Boston and Southold is 138 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Southold without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Southold without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 4h 57m and costs $80 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Southold?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Boston to Southold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Southold bus from?

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

Where does the Boston to Southold bus arrive?

Boston to Southold bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Queens Jamaica station.

Where can I stay near Southold?

There are 216+ hotels available in Southold.

Boston to Southold - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Southold by train, car ferry, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry New London
4h 57m
$81–182
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to New Londoncar
2. Take the carferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry New London
3h 42m
$32–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Queens Jamaicabus FlixBus 2612
2. Take the bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Southoldbus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
7h 42m
$67–133
Train, drive (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Drive from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Southoldcar
5h 31m
$98–149

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Boston to Southold via Queens Jamaica, Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd, Horace Harding Expwy/188 St, and Airport Connection-Eastbound in around 7h 42m.

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