There are 5 ways to get from Rockaway to Boston by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rockaway to New Yorkbus Hzl 4Ampa / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
6h 11m$71–110Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Morristown to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 2m$36–77Train
- Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 38m$125–226Drive 235.7 mi
- Drive from Rockaway to Bostoncar 235.7 mi
4h 32m$41–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
7h 32m$53–251
Rockaway to Boston by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockaway to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rockaway to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockaway to Boston. However, there are services departing from Rockaway and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockaway to Boston. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Rockaway and Boston is 281 miles. The road distance is 237.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rockaway to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Rockaway to Boston, including transfers.
Rockaway to Boston bus services, operated by Hazleton Transportation, depart from Rockaway station.
Rockaway to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dover station.
The best way to get from Rockaway to Boston is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Rockaway, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockaway to Boston via Rockaway and New York in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St At Wall St to Boston via E Blackwell St At Bergen St, Dover, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 38m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Dover to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from Dover to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from Morristown to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from Rockaway to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rockaway to Boston bus services, operated by Hazleton Transportation, arrive at New York station.
Rockaway to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockaway to Boston is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Rockaway to Boston.
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