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How to get fromBoston to Johnstownby ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Johnstown by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Ferry, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane BOS - JST
    6h 15m
    $88–448

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    12h 42m
    $246–1,022

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 53m
    $97–154

  4. Drive  513.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Johnstowncar car 513.3 mi
    9h 13m
    $94–136

  5. Ferry, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane BOS - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $454–1,025

  6. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 25m
    $94–150

Boston to Johnstown by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Johnstown Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Johnstown Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station in around 13h 53m.

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