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

The cheapest way to get from Massachusetts to Long Island is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Massachusetts to Long Island is to train and car ferry which takes 3h 24m and costs $50 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Massachusetts and Long Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Massachusetts to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Archer Av/Parsons Bl via Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Massachusetts to Long Island?

The distance between Massachusetts and Long Island is 124 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Massachusetts to Long Island without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 3h 24m and costs $50 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Massachusetts to Long Island, including transfers.

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

Massachusetts to Long Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where does the Massachusetts to Long Island bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Massachusetts to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Massachusetts to Long Island is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Massachusetts to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 100+ hotels available in Long Island.

Massachusetts to Long Island - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Massachusetts to Long Island by train, car ferry, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the car ferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry New London
3h 24m
$55–159
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Queens Jamaicabus FlixBus 2612
4h 42m
$37–63
Drive 214.8 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Brooklyncar 214.8 mi
4h 8m
$40–57

Massachusetts to Long Island by bus (Flixbus)

29Weekly Buses

4h 42mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.4 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Queens Jamaica 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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