What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Manhattan, NY?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Manhattan, NY is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Manhattan, NY?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Manhattan, NY is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $450 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Manhattan, NY?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at New York Midtown. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Manhattan, NY?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Boston to Manhattan, NY?

The distance between Boston and Manhattan, NY is 233 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Manhattan, NY without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Manhattan, NY without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $50 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Manhattan, NY?

The train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Boston to Manhattan, NY bus from?

Boston to Manhattan, NY bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Manhattan, NY train from?

Boston to Manhattan, NY train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Manhattan, NY?

The best way to get from Boston to Manhattan, NY is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Boston to Manhattan, NY bus arrive?

Boston to Manhattan, NY bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to Manhattan, NY train arrive?

Boston to Manhattan, NY train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Manhattan, NY?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Manhattan, NY is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Boston to Manhattan, NY.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Manhattan, NY?

Book your Boston to Manhattan, NY train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Manhattan, NY?

Book your Boston to Manhattan, NY bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manhattan, NY?

There are 3898+ hotels available in Manhattan, NY.

Boston to Manhattan, NY - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Manhattan, NY by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, ferry, plane, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 9m
$50–750
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
4h 26m
$30–50
Drive 209.2 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Manhattan, NYcar 209.2 mi
4h 3m
$37–54
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
3h 54m
$72–496
Bus via Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avenue
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - 177 Huntington Avenue to New York, NY - 11th Ave between W. 36th and 37thbus Boston
4h 35m
$70–160
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
4h 51m
$40–75
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3h 44m
$458–1,429
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
4h 1m
$626–1,639
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
4h 37m
$54–285

Boston to Manhattan, NY by train and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 231.8 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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