There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Windber by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane BOS - JST
6h 8m$88–433Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 55m$167–977Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
14h 38m$110–168Drive 497.1 mi
- Drive from Boston to Windbercar 497.1 mi
9h 20m$91–131Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0400s
15h 18m$112–179
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Windber is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Windber is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Windber. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Johnstown Bus Stop via New York Midtown and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Windber station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Johnstown Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Boston and Windber is 442 miles. The road distance is 500 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Windber without a car is to train which takes 12h 55m and costs $160 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Boston to Windber, including transfers.
Boston to Windber bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Windber train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Windber is to train which takes 12h 55m and costs $160 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Harrisburg, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 14h 38m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Windber, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Windber via Newark Penn Station and Johnstown Amtrak Station in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Windber via New York Midtown, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Johnstown Bus Stop in around 14h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Windber bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Boston to Windber train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Windber is 500 miles. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Boston to Windber.
There are 11+ hotels available in Windber.







