There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Watkins Glen by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, ferry, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Boston to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
10h 39m$61–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
11h 46m$144–294Drive 353.5 mi
- Drive from Boston to Watkins Glencar 353.5 mi
6h 46m$65–94Ferry, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane BOS - ITH
10h 3m$62–384Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Elmirabus
- Take the bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Parkbus 07
13h 15m$75–125Ferry, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BOS - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
9h 12m$156–793Ferry, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane BOS - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
9h 11m$119–755Ferry, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BOS - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Corningbus
10h 19m$117–625
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Watkins Glen is to bus which costs $60 - $90 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Watkins Glen is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Watkins Glen. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Walmart via Ithaca Commons - Green St and Cayuga Medical Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Boston and Watkins Glen is 412 miles. The road distance is 355.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Watkins Glen without a car is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Boston to Watkins Glen, including transfers.
Boston to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Watkins Glen is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Boston to Watkins Glen.
There are 116+ hotels available in Watkins Glen.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Watkins Glen, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Ithaca 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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