There are 8 ways to get from Islip to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 8m$132–227Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Queens Jamaica to Bostonbus FlixBus 2612
7h 23m$39–67Bus, car ferry, train
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to NYS 25A/E Broadwaybus 51
- Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
8h 14m$122–235Drive 236 mi
- Drive from Islip to Bostoncar 236 mi
4h 37m$39–57Bus, car ferry, train via Groton
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus 66
- Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus 92
- Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry
- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain
8h 38m$83–188Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane JFK - HYA
- Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus
5h 51m$382–854Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 52m$50–216Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane LGA - ORH
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
6h 40m$71–420
Islip to Boston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Islip to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Islip to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Islip to Boston. However, there are services departing from Islip Town Hall and arriving at Boston via Queens Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Islip to Boston. However, there are services departing from Islip and arriving at Boston via Babylon and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Islip and Boston is 278 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.
The best way to get from Islip to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Islip to Boston, including transfers.
Islip to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Queens Jamaica station.
Islip to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Babylon station.
The best way to get from Islip to Boston is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Islip to Boston via Babylon, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Babylon to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–11
- Peak
- $16–20
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to NYS 25A/E Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Riverhead LIRR to Orient Point Ferry Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Barnstable Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-443-3779
- info@PJferry.com
- Website
- Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry
Car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–80
- Website
- Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry
- Schedules at
- Ferry Schedule
- Car and passenger
- $78–80
- Adult
- $25
- Senior
- $22
- Phone
- +1 860-443-5281
- info@longislandferry.com
- Website
- Long Island Ferry
Car ferry from Orient Point to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Schedules at
- Long Island Ferry
- Passenger
- $20–23
- Vehicle and Passenger
- $70–90
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Booking & Getting There
Islip to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Islip to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Boston is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Islip to Boston.
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