What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Massachusetts?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Massachusetts is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Massachusetts?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Massachusetts is to car ferry and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $50 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Massachusetts?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Massachusetts. 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 56m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Massachusetts?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Massachusetts. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Long Island to Massachusetts?

The distance between Long Island and Massachusetts is 124 miles. The road distance is 215.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Massachusetts without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $50 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Massachusetts?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Long Island to Massachusetts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Massachusetts bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Long Island to Massachusetts train from?

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

Train or bus from Long Island to Massachusetts?

The best way to get from Long Island to Massachusetts is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Long Island to Massachusetts bus arrive?

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

Where does the Long Island to Massachusetts train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Massachusetts?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Massachusetts is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Long Island to Massachusetts.

Where can I stay near Massachusetts?

There are 1763+ hotels available in Massachusetts.

Long Island to Massachusetts - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Massachusetts by car ferry, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry New London
2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
4h 10m
$51–156
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 56m
$33–67
Drive 214.6 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Bostoncar 214.6 mi
4h 10m
$40–57
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 48m
$78–163

Long Island to Massachusetts by bus and foot (Flixbus)

95Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Massachusetts, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m. 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 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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