How far is it from New York Harbor to Boston?

The distance between New York Harbor and Boston is 240 miles.

How do I travel from New York Harbor to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from New York Harbor to Boston without a car is to travel and ferry and train which takes 5h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from New York Harbor to Boston?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from New York Harbor to Boston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Boston.

New York Harbor to Boston - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from New York Harbor to Boston by unknown, ferry, train, bus, subway, or plane

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Travel, ferry, train (Amtrak)
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1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
5h 23m
Travel, ferry, bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus
6h 37m
Travel, ferry, subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry
3. Take the subway from Fulton St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway
4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 45m
Travel, ferry, bus (Flixbus)
1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
6h 38m
Travel, ferry, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry
3. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 56m
Travel, ferry to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 49m
Travel, ferry, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
4. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 38m

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

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Distance: 239.1 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between New York Harbor, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New York Harbor to Boston. However, you can travel to Liberty Island, take the ferry to Battery Park, walk to South Ferry, take the line 1 subway to 28 St, walk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, then take the train to Boston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New York Harbor to South Station via Liberty Island, Battery Park, State St/Bridge St, 8 Av/W 41 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 37m.

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