What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Boston is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $110 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York City Chinatown and arriving at Boston. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Lower Manhattan to Boston. However, there are services departing from Prince St and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to Boston?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Boston is 234 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lower Manhattan to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $30 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to Boston?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Lower Manhattan to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Boston bus from?

Lower Manhattan to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York City Chinatown station.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Lower Manhattan to Boston?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Boston is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Boston bus arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Boston train arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Lower Manhattan to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to Boston is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lower Manhattan to Boston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lower Manhattan to Boston?

Book your Lower Manhattan to Boston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Boston.

Lower Manhattan to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 41m
$33–753
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2611
5h
$30–55
Drive 209.9 mi
1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Bostoncar 209.9 mi
4h 7m
$39–56
Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 10m
$342–762
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
5h 23m
$32–68
Line 6 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Spring St to 125th Streetsubway
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 14m
$90–400
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 10m
$118–401
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
4h 58m
$267–374

Lower Manhattan to Boston by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

128Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 232.3 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

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 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York City Chinatown to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h.

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