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How to get fromBoston to Galwayby ferry, plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Galway by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BOS - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 22m
    €359–1,231

  2. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BOS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    13h
    €232–526

  3. Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Barnstable Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane HYA - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    14h 23m
    €319–1,244

  4. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BOS - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    13h 50m
    €289–1,131

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,743.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Galway. However, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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