There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Port Jefferson Station by train, car ferry, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, car ferry • 5h 42m
Cheapest option
Train • 6h 36m
6 alternative options
Train, car ferry, bus • 7h 31m
Drive • 4h 41m
Fly Boston to New York JFK, train • 4h 56m
Fly Boston to Newark, train • 5h 58m
Boston to Port Jefferson Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Port Jefferson Station is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Port Jefferson Station is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Port Jefferson Station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Port Jefferson via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Boston and Port Jefferson Station is 194 miles. The road distance is 249.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Port Jefferson Station without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 5h 42m and costs $45 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Boston to Port Jefferson Station, including transfers.
Boston to Port Jefferson Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Port Jefferson Station train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Port Jefferson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Port Jefferson Station is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Boston to Port Jefferson Station.
There are 70+ hotels available in Port Jefferson Station. Prices start at $75 USD per night.
- Distance: 193.9 miles
- Duration: 5h 42m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Port Jefferson Station, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Port Jefferson Station via New York Penn Station and Jamaica in around 6h 36m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
- 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
Flights from Providence to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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 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
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 Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $440
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $19 - $160
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $270
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $300
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $65 - $240
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $130 - $420
- First Class - Adult
- $130 - $440
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
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $350
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $120
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $21 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $70 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $350
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 Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $8 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $26 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $90 - $220
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
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $5 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $21 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $75 - $190
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Port Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $0 - $16
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $0 - $16
- Off-Peak
- $11 - $16
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
- Phone
- +1 631.852.5200
- Website
- suffolkbus.com
Bus from Orient Point Ferry Dock to Riverhead LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- suffolkbus.com
- seniors, persons with disabilities, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-13 and Students 14-22 with ID
- $2
- Adults 18 - 64
- $3
Bus from Riverhead LIRR to Terryville Rd/Ardmer Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- suffolkbus.com
- seniors, persons with disabilities, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-13 and Students 14-22 with ID
- $2
- Adults 18 - 64
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-443-3779
- info@PJferry.com
- Website
- 88844ferry.com
Car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $75
- Schedules at
- 88844ferry.com
- Car and passenger
- $70 - $75
- Adult
- $22
- Senior
- $19
- Phone
- +1 860-443-5281
- info@longislandferry.com
- Website
- longislandferry.com
Car ferry from New London to Orient Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20 - $85
- Schedules at
- longislandferry.com
- Passenger
- $20 - $22
- Vehicle and Passenger
- $65 - $85
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