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There are 9 ways to get from New York University to Boston by subway, plane, train, bus or car

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Subway to New York La Guardia, fly to Boston  •  3h 13m

  1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
  2. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Boston (BOS) LGA - BOS

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Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal  •  5h 11m

  1. Take the bus from New York Port Authority to Boston Greyhound US0230 / ...

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Subway to New York JFK, fly to Boston  •  3h 26m

  1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
  2. Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Boston (BOS) JFK - BOS

Train to Newark, fly to Boston  •  3h 30m

  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
  2. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Boston (BOS) EWR - BOS

Fly New York Skyports Seaplane Base to Boston  •  2h 49m

  1. Fly from New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS) to Boston (BNH) NYS - BNH

Fly New York La Guardia to Providence, train  •  5h 2m

  1. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Providence (PVD) LGA - PVD
  2. Take the train from Providence to Boston

Train  •  4h 44m

  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Boston Acela / ...

Bus  •  5h 33m

  1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Boston FlixBus 2610

Drive  •  3h 55m

  1. Drive from New York University to Boston 213.3 miles

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The cheapest way to get from New York University to Boston is to bus which costs $20 - $75 and takes 5h 33m.

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The quickest way to get from New York University to Boston is to fly which costs $170 - $420 and takes 2h 49m.

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No, there is no direct train from New York University to Boston. However, there are services departing from 8 St-NYU and arriving at Boston via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

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The distance between New York University and Boston is 190 miles. The road distance is 213.3 miles.

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The best way to get from New York University to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $30 - $550.

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It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from New York University to Boston, including transfers.

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New York University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from New York Penn Station.

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The best way to get from New York University to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $170 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $550 and takes 4h 44m, you could also bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $6 - $75 and takes 5h 11m.

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The quickest flight from New York La Guardia Airport to Boston Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 8m.

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New York University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

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Map of how to get from New York University to Boston.
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  • Distance: 190.1 miles
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between New York University, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Southern Airways Express flies from New York University to Boston 5 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from New York Penn Station to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50 - $500 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

Airlines
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$60 - $260
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 19m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $230
Flights from Newark to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$55 - $230
Flights from New York La Guardia to Providence
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$55 - $240
JetBlue Airways
Website
jetblue.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$80 - $410
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $550
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$80 - $310
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 12m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $550
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$75 - $340
Southern Airways Express
Website
iflysouthern.com
Flights from New York Skyports Seaplane Base to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$170 - $410
Train operators
MTA
Phone
877-690-5116
Website
mta.info
Subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
Ave. Duration
25 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Website
http://www.mta.info/schedules
Seniors 65+ and Concession
$2
Standard
$3
Subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
Ave. Duration
40 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Website
http://www.mta.info/schedules
Seniors 65+ and Concession
$2
Standard
$3
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$13 - $16
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$10 - $12
Adult Airport
$13 - $16
Amtrak Northeast Regional
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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-523-6590
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$15 - $210
Website
http://www.amtrak.com
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Book at
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$2 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$15 - $210
Business Class Seat
$55 - $160
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
Ave. Duration
5h 18m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$30 - $220
Website
http://www.amtrak.com
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Book at
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$12 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$30 - $220
Business Class Seat
$110 - $260
MBTA
Phone
+1-617-222-3200
Website
mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$5 - $14
Website
https://www.mbta.com
Children 11 and under
$0
Adult
$5 - $14
Amtrak Acela
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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$21 - $350
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$10 - $120
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$19 - $190
Business Seat - Adult
$21 - $210
First Class - Child 2-12
$35 - $140
First Class - Senior Citizens
$70 - $290
First Class - Adult
$70 - $350
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
Ave. Duration
3h 49m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$50 - $500
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$25 - $180
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$45 - $330
Business Seat - Adult
$50 - $360
First Class - Child 2-12
$85 - $290
First Class - Senior Citizens
$170 - $550
First Class - Adult
$170 - $500
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from New York Port Authority to Boston
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$23 - $65
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Peter Pan Bus Lines
Phone
1-800-343-9999
Website
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$5 - $70
Website
https://peterpanbus.com/
Adult
$5 - $70
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$19 - $70
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$19 - $70

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Yes, the driving distance between New York University to Boston is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from New York University to Boston.

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American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Delta offer flights from New York La Guardia Airport to Boston Airport.

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