What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Long Island City is to bus via Boston which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Long Island City is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $60 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Court Sq-23 St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Boston to Long Island City?

The distance between Boston and Long Island City is 191 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Long Island City without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $55 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Long Island City?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Boston to Long Island City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Long Island City bus from?

Boston to Long Island City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Long Island City train from?

Boston to Long Island City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Long Island City?

The best way to get from Boston to Long Island City is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $60 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $750 and takes 4h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Boston to Long Island City bus arrive?

Boston to Long Island City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Boston to Long Island City train arrive?

Boston to Long Island City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Long Island City is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Boston to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3812+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Boston to Long Island City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Long Island City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Laguardia Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
1h 51m
$62–429
Bus via Boston (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 3m
$37–69
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 27m
$57–717
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
4h 48m
$50–93
Drive 207.3 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Long Island Citycar 207.3 mi
3h 59m
$38–55
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway
1h 57m
$383–1,072
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2h 33m
$510–1,295

Boston to Long Island City by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

118Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.3 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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