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

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Johnstown by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus Greyhound US0270
    5h 56m
    $61–96

  2. Drive 210.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Johnstowncar car 210.7 mi
    3h 46m
    $39–56

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 14m
    $103–321

  4. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane BOS - SYR
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Amsterdam Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 33m
    $149–798

  5. Fly to Saranac Lake, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Saranac Lake (SLK)plane plane BOS - SLK
    2. Take the bus from Saranac Lake to Saratoga Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Saratoga Springs to Johnstowntaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $228–403

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Johnstown, NY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Johnstown via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Amsterdam Amtrak Station in around 7h 14m.

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