There are 8 ways to get from Long Island University to Boston by bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from LIU Post to Hicksville Sta / Jerusalembus
- Take the train from Hicksville to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 18m$218–974Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Queens Jamaica to Bostonbus FlixBus 2612
6h 37m$39–70Train
- Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 49m$86–181Drive 213.4 mi
- Drive from Long Island University to Bostoncar 213.4 mi
4h 10m$39–57Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the bus from LIU Post to Great Neck Sta / Northbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 6m$55–348Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 20m$491–2,349Bus, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from LIU Post to Hicksville Sta / Jerusalembus
- Take the train from Hicksville to Central Isliptrain
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
4h 30m$263–370Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
7h 8m$39–80
Long Island University to Boston by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Island University to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island University to Boston is to bus and train and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island University to Boston. However, there are services departing from LIU Post and arriving at Boston via Queens Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island University to Boston. However, there are services departing from Hicksville and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Long Island University and Boston is 215 miles. The road distance is 214.6 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island University to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Long Island University to Boston, including transfers.
Long Island University to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Queens Jamaica station.
Long Island University to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hicksville station.
The best way to get from Long Island University to Boston is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Long Island University, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Long Island University to Boston via LIU Post, Hicksville Sta / Jerusalem, Hicksville, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- 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
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- 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
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- 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
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- 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
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hicksville to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–12
Train from Hicksville to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–18
Train from Hicksville to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–18
Train from Hicksville to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–14
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
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from LIU Post to Hicksville Sta / Jerusalem
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from LIU Post to Great Neck Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from LIU Post to Hicksville Sta / Jerusalem
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- 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
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Long Island University to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Long Island University to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island University to Boston is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Long Island University to Boston.
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