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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to New York, NY is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to New York, NY is to ferry and fly and subway which takes 3h 59m and costs $70 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and New York, NY?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at NYC Downtown. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Boston and New York, NY?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to New York, NY. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Grand St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Boston to New York, NY?

The distance between Boston and New York, NY is 236 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to New York, NY without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $55 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Boston to New York, NY, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Boston to New York, NY?

The best way to get from Boston to New York, NY is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h.

Where does the Boston to New York, NY bus arrive?

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

Where does the Boston to New York, NY train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to New York, NY?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to New York, NY is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Boston to New York, NY.

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

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

Where can I stay near New York, NY?

There are 3760+ hotels available in New York, NY.

Boston to New York, NY - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 27m
$57–717
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus FlixBus 2611
5h
$30–50
Drive 210.6 mi
1. Drive from Boston to New York, NYcar 210.6 mi
4h 5m
$39–56
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
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 subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to East Broadwaysubway
3h 59m
$72–473
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 15m
$38–57
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
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
3. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Delancey St-Essex Stsubway
4h 10m
$436–1,222
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
4h 10m
$509–1,642
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
5h 1m
$57–288
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 53m
$272–394

Boston to New York, NY by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

118Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and New York, 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 NYC Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 5h.

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