There are 9 ways to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), train, tram, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
1h 15m$200–1,000Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
3h 36m$39–236Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2h 9m$69–411Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 39m$68–733Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to Queens Jamaicabus FlixBus 2612
4h 46m$41–61Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, tram
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4tram
2h 47m$520–1,645Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 58m$44–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston to New York JFK-JFK212.4 mi
4h 3mDrive 212.4 mi
- Drive from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK)car 212.4 mi
4h 3m$39–56
Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $200 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Queens Jamaica via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Terminal 4 via New York Penn Station and Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Boston and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 187 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $65 - $750.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), including transfers and time at the airport.
Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $750 and takes 4h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
Train from South Station to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Queens Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Boston to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Queens Jamaica station.
Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue Airways offer flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport Airport.
There are 2823+ hotels available in New York JFK Airport (JFK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston and New York JFK Airport (JFK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















