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How to get fromNew York Harbor to Bostonby unknown, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from New York Harbor to Boston by unknown, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, ferry, train (Amtrak)

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    1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    5h 19m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus (Flixbus)

    1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    6h 42m

  3. Travel, ferry to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry ferry
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane JFK - PVD
    4. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    6h 27m

  4. Travel, ferry, bus via New York

    1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus
    6h 59m

  5. Travel, ferry to Laguardia Airport, fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus

    1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry ferry
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane plane LGA - ORH
    4. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    6h 41m

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights

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Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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 34 St-Penn Station, 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 Boston via Liberty Island, Battery Park, State St/Bridge St, 8 Av/W 31 St, and New York Midtown in around 6h 42m.

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