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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Timbuktu by ferry, plane, car, or train

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane BOS - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d
    $439–1,495

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane JFK - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 6h
    $383–1,818

  3. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane JFK - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 1h
    $443–1,963

  4. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane BOS - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 10h
    $544–1,590

  5. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane PVD - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 19h
    $610–1,896

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration34h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,674 km
  • Duration: 2d

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Timbuktu. However, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. 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 Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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