There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Cold Spring Harbor by train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 1m
4 alternative options
Drive • 4h 13m
Fly to New York JFK, train • 4h 48m
Fly to New York La Guardia, train • 5h 19m
Fly to Newark, train • 6h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cold Spring Harbor is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cold Spring Harbor is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $480.
The distance between Boston and Cold Spring Harbor is 247 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Boston to Cold Spring Harbor, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Cold Spring Harbor is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Boston to Cold Spring Harbor.
There are 113+ hotels available in Cold Spring Harbor. Prices start at $66 USD per night.
- Distance: 246.8 miles
- Duration: 4h 1m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45 - $470 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $380
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
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 Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $470
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $23 - $170
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $40 - $300
- Business Seat - Adult
- $45 - $330
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $75 - $270
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $150 - $470
- First Class - Adult
- $150 - $470
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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $10 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $29 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $240
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Huntington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $15
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $3 - $15
- Off-Peak
- $8 - $12
Train from New York Penn Station to Huntington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3 - $18
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $3 - $18
- Off-Peak
- $10 - $15
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