What is the cheapest way to get from Islip to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Islip to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Islip to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Islip to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $350 - $850.

Is there a direct train between Islip and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Islip to Boston. However, there are services departing from Islip and arriving at Boston via Jamaica and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Islip to Boston?

The distance between Islip and Boston is 226 miles. The road distance is 237.6 miles.

How do I travel from Islip to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Islip to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $40 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Islip to Boston?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Islip to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Islip to Boston train from?

Islip to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip station.

Where does the Islip to Boston train arrive?

Islip to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Islip to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Boston is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Islip to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Boston.

Islip to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Islip to Boston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaica
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
3h 13m
$358–830
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Islip to JamaicaMontauk Branch
2. Take the bus from Queens Jamaica to BostonFlixBus 2612
6h 16m
$39–81
Train
1. Take the train from Islip to JamaicaMontauk Branch
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 34m
$41–777
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to NYS 25A/E Broadway51
2. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport
3. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Boston
8h 30m
$49–355
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaica
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
3h 37m
$97–404
Line 2 bus to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Patchogue LIRR
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ISP - BOS
3h 44m
$255–345
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaica
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
4h 5m
$126–405
Train, bus via New York
1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
7h 7m
$41–96
Drive 236.2 mi
1. Drive from Islip to Boston236.2 mi
4h 35m
$44–63

Islip to Boston by train

128Weekly Trains

5h 34mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 224.8 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Islip to Boston via Jamaica, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 34m.

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