What is the cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Boston is to bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Staten Island to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Boston is to bus and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $90 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Staten Island and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Staten Island to Boston?

The distance between Staten Island and Boston is 252 miles. The road distance is 228.1 miles.

How do I travel from Staten Island to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Staten Island to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $35 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Staten Island to Boston?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Staten Island to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Staten Island to Boston bus from?

Staten Island to Boston bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St station.

Train or bus from Staten Island to Boston?

The best way to get from Staten Island to Boston is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Staten Island to Boston bus arrive?

Staten Island to Boston bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 34 St station.

Can I drive from Staten Island to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Boston is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Staten Island to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Boston.

Staten Island to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Staten Island to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, or train

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 35m
$36–760
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus Sim1c / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
6h 40m
$32–72
Drive 226.7 mi
1. Drive from Staten Island to Bostoncar 226.7 mi
4h 34m
$42–60
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Church St/Fulton Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 57m
$91–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus Sim1c / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 47m
$33–67
Bus, subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Church St/Fulton Stbus
2. Take the subway from Chambers St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 4m
$335–769
Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Church St/Fulton Stbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 58m
$119–405
Bus, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Trinity Pl/Rector Stbus
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 48m
$270–381

Staten Island to Boston by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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5h 35mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to South Station via 6 Av/W 34 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 40m.

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