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How to get fromBoston to Rhode Islandby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Rhode Island by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane BOS - SYR
    2. Take the taxi from Syracuse-Airport-SYR to Rhode Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 25m
    $326–851

  2. Drive 294 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Rhode Islandcar car 294 mi
    5h 40m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Cortlandbus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the taxi from Cortland to Rhode Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 58m
    $199–277

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Boston to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rhode Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 4m
    $343–510

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Boston to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Cortlandbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cortland to Rhode Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 18m
    $250–399

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 307 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rhode Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Rhode Island. However, you can fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) then take the taxi to Rhode Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cortland then take the taxi to Rhode Island.

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