There are 10 ways to get from New York to Roxbury by train, bus, car, plane 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.
Bus via New York
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Take the bus from New York to Boston
Drive
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Drive from New York to Roxbury
Train to Newark, fly to Boston, subway
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Boston (BOS)
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Take the subway from Back Bay to Jackson Square
Train to New York JFK, fly to Boston, subway
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
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Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Boston (BOS)
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Take the subway from Back Bay to Jackson Square
Subway to New York La Guardia, fly to Boston, subway
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Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Boston (BOS)
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Take the subway from Back Bay to Jackson Square
Train to White Plains, fly to Boston
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Take the train from Grand Central to White Plains
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Fly from White Plains (HPN) to Boston (BOS)
Fly New York La Guardia to Providence, train
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Providence (PVD)
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Take the train from Providence to Back Bay
Fly Newark to Providence, train
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Providence (PVD)
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Take the train from Providence to Back Bay
New York to Roxbury by train and subway
The journey time between New York and Roxbury is around 3h 51m and covers a distance of around 232 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 6 min. Operated by Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional and MBTA, the New York to Roxbury service departs from New York Penn Station and arrives in Jackson Square. Typically 128 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Roxbury is to bus which costs $17 - $60 and takes 4h 43m.
The quickest way to get from New York to Roxbury is to train and fly and subway which costs $80 - $320 and takes 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Roxbury. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Nubian via Essex St @ Atlantic Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Roxbury. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Jackson Square via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between New York and Roxbury is 187 miles. The road distance is 212.6 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Roxbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $21 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from New York to Roxbury, including transfers.
New York to Roxbury bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
New York to Roxbury train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Roxbury is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $21 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $60 and takes 4h 43m.
- Distance: 187.3 miles
- Duration: 3h 51m
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Roxbury, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from New York Penn Station to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35 - $250 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Boston every 2 hours. Tickets cost $17 - $55 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $390
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $390
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $410
Flights from White Plains to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $410
Flights from New York La Guardia to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $440
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $410
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Hyannis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $390
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $390
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $390
Flights from White Plains to Boston via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $410
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $380
Flights from Newark to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $340
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $700
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $250
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $35 - $130
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $65 - $230
- Business Seat - Adult
- $75 - $250
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $100 - $200
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $190 - $350
- First Class - Adult
- $210 - $390
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16 - $90
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $16 - $45
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $28 - $85
- Business Seat - Adult
- $30 - $90
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $55 - $90
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $100 - $160
- First Class - Adult
- $110 - $180
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $130
- 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
- $20 - $65
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $130
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $170
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $75
- 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
- $13 - $40
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $25 - $75
- Business Class Seat
- $40 - $100
- 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
- $15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Princeton Shuttle
- $15
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Back Bay to Jackson Square
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- mbta.com
- Senior
- $2
- Adult
- $3
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0 - $13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $10 - $13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $13
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Off Peak
- $7 - $10
- Peak
- $4 - $13
The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- http://www.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
Train from Grand Central to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $21
- Website
- http://mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- At Station Off-Peak
- $9 - $12
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $16
- At Station Peak
- $12 - $15
- Onboard-Peak
- $19 - $21
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $22 - $55
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $17 - $24
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $27 - $40
- Flexible
- $45 - $70
- 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
- $35 - $55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com/
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The quickest flight from Newark Airport to Boston Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 9m.
New York to Roxbury bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
New York to Roxbury train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Roxbury is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from New York to Roxbury.
JetBlue Airways, Delta and United Airlines offer flights from Newark Airport to Boston Airport.
There are 282+ hotels available in Roxbury. Prices start at $100 USD per night.