What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Roosevelt Island?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Roosevelt Island is to bus via Newton, MA which costs $38 - $43 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Roosevelt Island?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Roosevelt Island is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $430 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at New York Midtown. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Boston to Roosevelt Island?

The distance between Boston and Roosevelt Island is 233 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Roosevelt Island without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Roosevelt Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $50 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Roosevelt Island?

The train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Boston to Roosevelt Island bus from?

Boston to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Roosevelt Island train from?

Boston to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Roosevelt Island?

The best way to get from Boston to Roosevelt Island is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $160 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Boston to Roosevelt Island bus arrive?

Boston to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to Roosevelt Island train arrive?

Boston to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Roosevelt Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Roosevelt Island is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Boston to Roosevelt Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Roosevelt Island?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Roosevelt Island?

Book your Boston to Roosevelt Island bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Roosevelt Island?

There are 3423+ hotels available in Roosevelt Island.

Boston to Roosevelt Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Roosevelt Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, ferry, plane, bus, 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 2m
$50–750
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
4h 20m
$30–160
Drive 207.3 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Roosevelt Islandcar 207.3 mi
4h 1m
$38–55
Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport
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
3h 38m
$72–493
Bus via Newton, MA
1. Take the bus from Newton, MA to Manhattan, NYbus Cambridge
5h 34m
$38–42
Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
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
3h 35m
$436–1,322
Ferry, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
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
4h 14m
$509–1,042
Ferry, 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 Woodsidetrain
5h 27m
$268–388

Boston to Roosevelt Island by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 231.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Roosevelt Island, 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 New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Four other operators also service this route.

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