What is the cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Boston is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York (State) to Boston?

The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $330 - $800.

Is there a direct train between New York (State) and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Christopher St-Stonewall and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from New York (State) to Boston?

The distance between New York (State) and Boston is 193 miles. The road distance is 210.9 miles.

How do I travel from New York (State) to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $30 - $800.

How long does it take to get from New York (State) to Boston?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from New York (State) to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York (State) to Boston train from?

New York (State) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New York (State) to Boston?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $330 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $800 and takes 4h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the New York (State) to Boston train arrive?

New York (State) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from New York (State) to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Boston is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from New York (State) to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Boston.

New York (State) to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from New York (State) to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
best
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2h 28m
$332–762
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
5h 13m
$32–63
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 34m
$33–753
Drive 209.7 mi
1. Drive from New York to Bostoncar 209.7 mi
4h 7m
$39–56
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 4m
$90–400
Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BUF - BOS
2h 39m
$104–730
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 3m
$118–401
Line 2 bus to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Patchogue LIRRbus
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
3h 44m
$255–345
Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 29m
$33–63

New York (State) to Boston by subway and train (Amtrak)

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.6 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. 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 49m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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