There are 9 ways to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by plane, bus, train 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.
Recommended option
Fly Boston to New York JFK • 2h 16m
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 33m
7 alternative options
Bus to Hyannis, fly to New York JFK • 3h 32m
Fly Boston to New York La Guardia • 3h 16m
Train • 4h 25m
Bus via Jamaica • 4h 55m
Drive • 3h 54m
Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by bus, subway and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $70 - $400.
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 25m.
The distance between Boston and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 194 miles. The road distance is 214.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $550.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $550 and takes 4h 25m, you could also bus via Jamaica, which costs $27 - $95 and takes 4h 55m.
Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
- Distance: 194 miles
- Duration: 2h 16m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
JetBlue Airways, Delta and two other airlines fly from Boston to New York JFK Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to New York Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50 - $500 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $380
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from Hyannis to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Flights from Hyannis to New York JFK via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
Flights from Worcester to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $200
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13 - $16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $10 - $12
- Adult Airport
- $13 - $16
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $12
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $3 - $12
- Off-Peak
- $4 - $7
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Barnstable Airport, Hyannis, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $30
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $30
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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