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How to get fromBoston to Svalbardby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Svalbard by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane JFK - LYR
    20h 17m
    $429–1,644

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PVD - LYR
    27h 40m
    $501–1,327

  3. Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Barnstable Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane HYA - LYR
    24h 53m
    $515–1,335

  4. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BOS - LYR
    18h 39m
    $485–1,221

  5. Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BDL - LYR
    29h 36m
    $493–1,247

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration13h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,990.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 17m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Svalbard. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen. Alternatively, you can take the train to TF Green Airport, walk to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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