There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Ilion by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Utica Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
6h 55m$41–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 30m$95–197Drive 247.8 mi
- Drive from Boston to Ilioncar 247.8 mi
4h 20m$46–66Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane BOS - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Utica Union Station to Ilion Plazabus
5h 54m$104–741Bus via West Albany
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Albany to Uticabus Adt A264
8h 20m$43–74
Boston to Ilion by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Ilion is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Ilion is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Ilion. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Ilion Plaza via Utica Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Ilion station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Boston and Ilion is 279 miles. The road distance is 249.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Ilion without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Boston to Ilion, including transfers.
Boston to Ilion bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Ilion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Ilion is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Ilion, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Utica Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Utica Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–150
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $16–65
- Economy Plus
- $18–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (800) 734.3950
- Website
- Birnie Bus
Bus from Utica Union Station to Ilion Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Birnie Bus
- Schedules at
- Birnie Bus Routes and Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Ilion bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Utica Bus Stop station.
Boston to Ilion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Utica Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Ilion is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Boston to Ilion.
There are 27+ hotels available in Ilion.