There are 8 ways to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car ferry, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
best- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
1h 30m$250–350Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the bus from Queens Jamaica to Bostonbus FlixBus 2612
6h 45m$42–84Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 46m$221–983Train
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 17m$89–190Train, bus via New York
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 38m$44–95Bus, car ferry, train
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to NYS 25A/E Broadwaybus 51
- Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
8h 3m$82–205Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Islip-ISP to Boston240.5 mi
4h 40mDrive 240.5 mi
- Drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Bostoncar 240.5 mi
4h 40m$44–64
Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $250 - $350.
No, there is no direct train from Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Central Islip and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Islip Airport (ISP) and Boston is 154 miles. The road distance is 241.9 miles.
The best way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Central Islip station.
The best way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $250 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 6h 17m.
The quickest flight from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
What companies run services between Islip Airport (ISP), USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Cape Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Boston via Central Islip LIRR, Central Islip, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 17m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to NYS 25A/E Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-443-3779
- [email protected]
- Website
- 88844ferry.com
Car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–80
- Website
- https://www.88844ferry.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.88844ferry.com/schedule
- Car and passenger
- $78–80
- Adult
- $25
- Senior
- $22
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Boston.
Cape Air and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.
There are 1719+ hotels available in Boston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Islip Airport (ISP) and Boston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












