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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Timbuktu by train, plane, car, ferry, or bus

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

    best
    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 2h
    $598–2,343

  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 7h
    $423–1,903

  3. 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
    $474–1,560

  4. Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Barnstable Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane HYA - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 17h
    $494–1,574

  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 20h
    $660–2,066

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Mopti 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 Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane JFK - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 14h
    $458–1,983

  7. Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane BDL - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 21h
    $672–2,086

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration31h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,854.7 km
  • Duration: 2d 2h

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 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. 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 Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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