There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Elmont by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Boston to Queens Jamaicabus FlixBus 2612
5h 29m$37–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 54m$63–730Drive 209.7 mi
- Drive from Boston to Elmontcar 209.7 mi
3h 59m$39–56Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Valley Streamtrain
- Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus
4h 32m$439–1,229Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 18m$40–59Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to Valley Streamtrain
- Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus
5h 14m$72–473Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Valley Streamtrain
- Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus
5h 41m$514–1,354Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
5h 15m$55–275Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain
6h 20m$271–392
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Elmont is to bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Elmont is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Elmont. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Savoy Av / Hempstead via Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av and Jamaica Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Elmont. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Valley Stream via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Boston and Elmont is 219 miles. The road distance is 210.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Elmont without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Boston to Elmont, including transfers.
Boston to Elmont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Elmont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Elmont is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $750 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Elmont, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Queens Jamaica 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Queens Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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
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 Elmont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Queens Jamaica station.
Boston to Elmont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Elmont is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Boston to Elmont.
There are 2393+ hotels available in Elmont.







