What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island City to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island City to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island City to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Long Island City to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island City and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island City to Boston. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island City and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to Boston. However, there are services departing from Court Sq-23 St and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Long Island City to Boston?

The distance between Long Island City and Boston is 236 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island City to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $120 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Long Island City to Boston?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Long Island City to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island City to Boston bus from?

Long Island City to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Long Island City to Boston train from?

Long Island City to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island City to Boston?

The best way to get from Long Island City to Boston is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via New York Midtown, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Long Island City to Boston bus arrive?

Long Island City to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Long Island City to Boston train arrive?

Long Island City to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Long Island City to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island City to Boston is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Long Island City to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1801+ hotels available in Boston.

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There are 8 ways to get from Long Island City to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 47m
$123–203
Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 31m
$33–57
Drive 207.4 mi
1. Drive from Long Island City to Bostoncar 207.4 mi
4h 1m
$36–52
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 20m
$46–218
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 44m
$43–63
Fly Laguardia Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane LGA - HYA
2. Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus
5h 41m
$95–585
Fly Laguardia Airport to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane LGA - ORH
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
5h 50m
$64–417
Fly Laguardia Airport to Portland, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane LGA - PWM
2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
6h 53m
$91–484

Long Island City to Boston by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 234.7 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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