What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Boston is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Boston is to car ferry and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $75 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Boston. However, there are services departing from Archer Av/160 St and arriving at Boston via Queens Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Boston. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Long Island to Boston?

The distance between Long Island and Boston is 124 miles. The road distance is 215.9 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Boston without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $75 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Boston?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Long Island to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Boston bus from?

Long Island to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Queens Jamaica station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Boston train from?

Long Island to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Boston?

The best way to get from Long Island to Boston is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Long Island to Boston bus arrive?

Long Island to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Long Island to Boston train arrive?

Long Island to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Boston is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Long Island to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1622+ hotels available in Boston.

Long Island to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Boston by car ferry, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry New London
2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
4h 10m
$76–176
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Jamaica to Bostonbus FlixBus 2612
5h 46m
$33–57
Drive 214.6 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Bostoncar 214.6 mi
4h 10m
$40–57
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 48m
$123–203

Long Island to Boston by bus (Flixbus)

25Weekly Buses

5h 46mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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