There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Plum Island by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Haymarket Square to Park & Ridebus Boston Commuter
1h 18m$65–81Drive 38 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Plum Islandcar 38 mi
56 min$7–10Train
- Take the train from North Station to Newburyporttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 45m$8–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Plum Islandtaxi 38 mi
56 min$120–150
Boston to Plum Island by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Plum Island is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Plum Island is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Plum Island. However, there are services departing from Haymarket Square and arriving at Park & Ride via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Plum Island. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Newburyport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Boston and Plum Island is 45 miles. The road distance is 38.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Plum Island without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Boston to Plum Island, including transfers.
Boston to Plum Island bus services, operated by Coach Company, depart from Haymarket Square station.
Boston to Plum Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Plum Island is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $15 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Plum Island, MA, USA?
Coach Company operates a bus from Haymarket Square to Park & Ride once a week. Tickets cost $14–17 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from North Station to Newburyport every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
Train from North Station to Newburyport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
- Phone
- +1 800 874 3377
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Coach Company Home
Bus from Haymarket Square to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Website
- The Coach Company Home
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Plum Island bus services, operated by Coach Company, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Boston to Plum Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newburyport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Plum Island is 38 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Boston to Plum Island.
There are 203+ hotels available in Plum Island.