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

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane BOS - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    45h 10m
    $376–1,251

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Gao International 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 Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane JFK - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 5h
    $590–2,103

  3. Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane YUL - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 6h
    $534–1,638

  4. 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 4h
    $540–2,228

  5. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane BOS - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 9h
    $418–1,293

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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