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How to get fromBoston to Isles of Shoalsby bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Isles of Shoals by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the ferry from Rye Harbor, NH to Star Island, NHferry ferry
    2h 59m
    $99–116

  2. Train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from North Station to Newburyporttrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Newburyport to Rye Harbor, NHtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Rye Harbor, NH to Star Island, NHferry ferry
    3h 28m
    $162–197

  3. Bus, ferry via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouthbus bus Cj00:40-Lgpm
    2. Take the ferry from Rye Harbor, NH to Star Island, NHferry ferry
    3h 29m
    $105–127

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 70.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Isles of Shoals, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Isles of Shoals. However, you can take the bus to Portsmouth Bus Stop, take the taxi to Rye Harbor, NH, then take the ferry to Star Island, NH. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newburyport, take the taxi to Rye Harbor, NH, then take the ferry to Star Island, NH.

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