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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Staten Island is to bus via Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Staten Island is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Staten Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Staten Island. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Marsh Av/Ring Rd via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Staten Island?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Staten Island. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Rector St via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Boston to Staten Island?

The distance between Boston and Staten Island is 254 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Staten Island without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $55 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Boston to Staten Island, including transfers.

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

Boston to Staten Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

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

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

Train or bus from Boston to Staten Island?

The best way to get from Boston to Staten Island is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h.

Where does the Boston to Staten Island bus arrive?

Boston to Staten Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Boston to Staten Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Staten Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Staten Island is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Boston to Staten Island.

Where can I stay near Staten Island?

There are 1308+ hotels available in Staten Island.

Boston to Staten Island - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Staten Island by train (Amtrak), bus, 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
5h 5m
$60–725
Bus via Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 19m
$37–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue to Marsh Av/Ring Rdbus Sim8
6h
$46–82
Drive 227.5 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Staten Islandcar 227.5 mi
4h 36m
$42–60
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, bus
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 Rector Stsubway
4. Take the bus from Broadway/Rector St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Avbus
4h 55m
$70–471
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway, bus
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 Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton Stsubway
4. Take the bus from Broadway/Cortlandt St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus
4h 44m
$439–1,230
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, bus
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 Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain
4. Take the bus from Broadway/Cortlandt St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus
4h 58m
$492–1,327
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway, bus
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
3. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton Stsubway
4. Take the bus from Broadway/Cortlandt St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus
5h 27m
$55–276
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
6h 25m
$275–402

Boston to Staten Island by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 252.6 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Marsh Av/Ring Rd via New York and West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue in around 6h.

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