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 bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.

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 subway and fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $210 - $1,000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island City to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

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 202 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 $75 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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, bus or fly 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 $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $480 - $2,400 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Long Island City to Boston bus arrive?

Long Island City to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at South 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 1763+ hotels available in Boston.

Long Island City to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, and bus

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

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Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2h 43m
$212–962
Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 35m
$33–63
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 47m
$78–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
5h 18m
$38–73
Drive 207.4 mi
1. Drive from Long Island City to Bostoncar 207.4 mi
4h 1m
$38–55
Line 7 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Court Sq to Flushing-Main Stsubway
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 9m
$51–341
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 17m
$483–2,331
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Woodside to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
4h 52m
$267–381

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

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Distance: 200.4 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route hourly.

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