There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Duncansville by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, ferry, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
11h 51m$125–261Drive 479.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Duncansvillecar 479.3 mi
8h 30m$88–127Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
13h 56m$104–167Ferry, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BOS - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 3m$104–466Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
11h 54m$150–936Ferry, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane BOS - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 47m$461–1,054Ferry, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 34m$250–1,078
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Duncansville is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Duncansville is to ferry and fly and train which takes 8h 3m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Duncansville station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Duncansville station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Boston and Duncansville is 545 miles. The road distance is 482.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Duncansville without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 51m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Boston to Duncansville, including transfers.
Boston to Duncansville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Duncansville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Duncansville is to bus which takes 13h 56m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $950 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Duncansville, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Duncansville via Philadelphia Bus Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Duncansville via Newark Penn Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 11h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Duncansville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Boston to Duncansville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Duncansville is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Boston to Duncansville.
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