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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to City Island is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to City Island is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and City Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to City Island. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl via Madison Av/E 35 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and City Island?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to City Island. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Pelham Bay Park via Stamford and 125th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Boston to City Island?

The distance between Boston and City Island is 234 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to City Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $55 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Boston to City Island, including transfers.

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

Boston to City Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to City Island train from?

Boston to City Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to City Island?

The best way to get from Boston to City Island is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Boston to City Island bus arrive?

Boston to City Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to City Island train arrive?

Boston to City Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Boston to City Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to City Island is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Boston to City Island.

Where can I stay near City Island?

There are 3361+ hotels available in City Island.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven / ...
4h 55m
$58–704
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 37m
$36–57
Drive 197.1 mi
1. Drive from Boston to City Islandcar 197.1 mi
3h 45m
$36–52
Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to Bruckner Blvd/Kearney Avbus
4h 14m
$75–496
Bus via Layton Av/Clarence Av (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 13m
$44–67
Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, line 6 subway
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway
4h 29m
$461–1,331
Ferry, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, line 6 subway
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the subway from 33 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway
4h 56m
$509–1,642
Ferry, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the train from Central Islip to Woodsidetrain
6h 23m
$274–399

Boston to City Island by train and subway

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.3 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Pelham Bay Park via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, 125th Street - Harlem, and 125th Street in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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