There are 4 ways to get from Elmira to Boston by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via New York
best- Take the bus from Elmira to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0205
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
9h 35m$102–235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus 30
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
9h 50m$59–90Bus, train
- Take the bus from E Water Street Park & Ride to Tompkins County Librarybus 30
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Bostontrain
12h 55m$108–269Drive 359.1 mi
- Drive from Elmira to Bostoncar 359.1 mi
6h 20m$66–95
Elmira to Boston by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmira to Boston is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Elmira to Boston is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmira to Boston. However, there are services departing from Transit Center - PO Side and arriving at Boston via Ithaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Elmira and Boston is 495 miles. The road distance is 361.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elmira to Boston without a car is to bus and train via New York which takes 9h 35m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Elmira to Boston, including transfers.
Elmira to Boston bus services, operated by CTran, depart from Transit Center - PO Side station.
Elmira to Boston bus services, operated by CTran, arrive at Tompkins County Library station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmira to Boston is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Elmira to Boston.
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What companies run services between Elmira, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Boston via Tompkins County Library and Ithaca in around 9h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elmira to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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