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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Massachusetts is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.

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 $45 - $150.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

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 $45 - $150.

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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York 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 6h 10m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Long Island to Massachusetts bus arrive?

Long Island to Massachusetts bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, 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 1761+ 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, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry New London
2. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
4h 10m
$47–150
Drive 214.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Bostoncar 214.6 mi
4h 10m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
6h 10m
$43–82
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 48m
$58–143

Long Island to Massachusetts by bus and foot

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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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?

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m. 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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