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How to get fromBoston to Long Islandby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Long Island by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.bus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    2. Take the taxi from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Long Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 17m
    $64–84

  2. Drive 35.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Long Islandcar car 35.6 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Station to Kingstontrain train Kingston Line
    2. Take the bus from Kingston Train to Duxbury Housing Complexbus bus Sail
    2h 22m
    $8–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Long Islandtaxi taxi 35.6 mi
    48 min
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Long Island. However, you can take the bus to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. then take the taxi to Long Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Station to Duxbury Housing Complex via Kingston and Kingston Train in around 2h 22m.

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