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 $20 - $75 and takes 4h 30m.

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 $320 - $800.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY and arriving at Boston, MA. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

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 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $20 - $75.

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 bus from?

New York (State) to Boston bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from New York, NY station.

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 $320 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $75 and takes 4h 30m, you could also train, which costs $30 - $800 and takes 4h 34m.

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

New York (State) to Boston bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Boston, MA station.

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 1012+ hotels available in Boston.

New York (State) to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from New York (State) to Boston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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
$322–762
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Boston, MAbus New York
4h 30m
$20–75
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
$114–830
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
$123–401
Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
5h 13m
$32–68

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, OurBus operates a bus from New York, NY to Boston, MA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $20–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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