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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Long Island is to bus and ferry which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Long Island is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 43m and costs $23 - $50.

How far is it from Boston to Long Island?

The distance between Boston and Long Island is 117 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Long Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 43m and costs $23 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Boston to Long Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 452+ hotels available in Long Island.

Boston to Long Island - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Long Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the ferry from Gates 2, 3, or 4 to Long Islandferry Ib / ...
4h 43m
$23–46
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
2. Take the ferry from Gates 2, 3, or 4 to Long Islandferry Ib / ...
6h 9m
$45–86
Fly, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane BOS - AUG
2. Take the bus from Augusta Transportation Center to Portland Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Gates 2, 3, or 4 to Long Islandferry
6h 23m
$118–187

Boston to Long Island by bus and ferry

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Long Island. However, you can take the bus to City of Portland, walk to Maine Medical Center, take the line 8 bus to Casco Bay Lines, walk to Gates 2, 3, or 4, then take the ferry to Long Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Long Island via Saco Amtrak Station, Saco Transportation Center, High Street, Congress St + Forest Ave, Casco Bay Lines, and Gates 2, 3, or 4 in around 6h 9m.

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