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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Boston College is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Boston College is to fly and tram which takes 2h 29m and costs $70 - $430.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Newton, MA via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Chestnut Hill via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Long Island to Boston College?

The distance between Long Island and Boston College is 202 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Boston College without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Long Island to Boston College, including transfers.

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

Long Island to Boston College bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Manhattan, NY station.

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

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

Train or bus from Long Island to Boston College?

The best way to get from Long Island to Boston College is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Long Island to Boston College bus arrive?

Long Island to Boston College bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Newton, MA station.

Where does the Long Island to Boston College train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Boston College?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Boston College is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Long Island to Boston College.

Where can I stay near Boston College?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Boston College.

Long Island to Boston College - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Long Island to Boston College by plane, tram, car ferry, train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly from Laguardia Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
2. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram
2h 29m
$70–423
Drive 209 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Boston Collegecar 209 mi
4h 2m
$39–56
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry New London
2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
5h 1m
$52–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAbus Manhattan-Cambridge
6h 11m
$43–51
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, tram
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram
2h 43m
$439–1,186
Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, tram
1. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
2. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram
2h 42m
$262–355
Subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, tram
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram
4h 36m
$516–1,643
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 29m
$66–166

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

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.2 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?

Go Buses operates a bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MA twice daily. Tickets cost $37–41 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, 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 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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