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

The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Boston is to bus which costs $27 - $70 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merrick to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $330 - $950.

Is there a direct train between Merrick and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Boston. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Merrick to Boston?

The distance between Merrick and Boston is 258 miles. The road distance is 219.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merrick to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Merrick to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrick to Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Merrick to Boston?

The best way to get from Merrick to Boston is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $70 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Merrick to Boston train arrive?

Merrick to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Merrick to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Boston is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Merrick to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1460+ hotels available in Boston.

Merrick to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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

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
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 7m
$38–767
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Jamaica - 144th Pl/Archer Ave to BostonFlixBus 2612
5h 50m
$28–66
Drive 217.8 mi
1. Drive from Merrick to Boston217.8 mi
4h 14m
$40–58
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Merrick to Jamaica
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
3h 13m
$336–947
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
6h 5m
$37–82
Train, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Merrick to Jamaica
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
3h 37m
$105–431
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Station
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
4h
$104–352
Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Merrick to Babylon
2. Take the train from Babylon to Patchogue
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ISP - BOS
5h 6m
$262–390

Merrick to Boston by train

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5h 7mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Merrick to Boston via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Queens Jamaica - 144th Pl/Archer Ave to Boston once a week. Tickets cost $22–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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