What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Staten Island?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Staten Island is to bus via Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Staten Island?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Staten Island is to fly and subway and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $380 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Staten Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Staten Island. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Marsh Av/Ring Rd via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Staten Island?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Staten Island. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Rector St via 28 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Boston to Staten Island?

The distance between Boston and Staten Island is 254 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Staten Island without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Staten Island without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $55 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Staten Island?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Boston to Staten Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Staten Island bus from?

Boston to Staten Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Staten Island train from?

Boston to Staten Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Staten Island?

The best way to get from Boston to Staten Island is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h.

Where does the Boston to Staten Island bus arrive?

Boston to Staten Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Boston to Staten Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Staten Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Staten Island is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Boston to Staten Island.

Where can I stay near Staten Island?

There are 1337+ hotels available in Staten Island.

Boston to Staten Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Staten Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), 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
5h 10m
$60–725
Bus via Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 19m
$36–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue to Marsh Av/Ring Rdbus Sim8
6h
$51–98
Drive 227.5 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Staten Islandcar 227.5 mi
4h 36m
$42–60
Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Rector Stsubway
3. Take the bus from Broadway/Rector St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Avbus
3h 10m
$65–437
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton Stsubway
3. Take the bus from Broadway/Cortlandt St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus
3h 3m
$386–1,080
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the bus from Broadway/Cortlandt St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus
3h 18m
$494–1,281
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
4h 56m
$272–384

Boston to Staten Island by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.6 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Marsh Av/Ring Rd via New York and West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue in around 6h.

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