There are 8 ways to get from Long Island to Tufts University by plane, subway, car ferry, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Laguardia Airport, subway
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Davissubway
2h 8m$67–455Drive 214.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to Tufts Universitycar 214.1 mi
4h 10m$40–57Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry New London
- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
4h 44m$79–178Bus
- Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Stationbus Manhattan-Cambridge
6h 22m$44–52Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Davissubway
2h 11m$433–1,296Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
2h 21m$254–350Subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Davissubway
4h 13m$509–1,040Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 23m$126–206
Long Island to Tufts University by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Tufts University is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Tufts University is to fly and subway which takes 2h 8m and costs $65 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Tufts University station. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Cambridge - Alewife Station via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Davis via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Long Island and Tufts University is 197 miles. The road distance is 215.3 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Tufts University without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 4h 44m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Long Island to Tufts University, including transfers.
Long Island to Tufts University bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Manhattan, NY station.
Long Island to Tufts University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to Tufts University is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $350 and takes 2h 21m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
Go Buses operates a bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Station twice daily. Tickets cost $38–42 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Cape Air flies from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–900
Flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–350
Subway from South Station to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from South Station to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from South Station to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Buses
Bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- Go Buses
- Phone
- +1 860-443-5281
- [email protected]
- Website
- Long Island Ferry
Car ferry from Orient Point to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Schedules at
- Long Island Ferry
- Passenger
- $20–23
- Vehicle and Passenger
- $70–90
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Booking & Getting There
Long Island to Tufts University bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Cambridge - Alewife Station.
Long Island to Tufts University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Tufts University is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Long Island to Tufts University.
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