There are 8 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
1h 9m$200–1,000Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
4h$36–212Fly Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 4m$57–362Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 5m$84–169Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Queens Jamaica to Bostonbus FlixBus 2612
5h 49m$39–64Bus via New York
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
6h 36m$57–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Boston211.9 mi
4h 4mDrive 211.9 mi
- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Bostoncar 211.9 mi
4h 4m$39–56
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $200 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Queens Jamaica and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Terminal 4 and arriving at Boston via Jamaica and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Boston is 187 miles. The road distance is 213.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Queens Jamaica station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 5h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 9m.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston.
American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue Airways offer flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.
There are 1468+ hotels available in Boston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Boston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.