There are 9 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common by plane, tram, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
2h$214–1,013Fly 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 15m$36–212Tram, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Stationtram
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 55m$66–371Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 18m$84–169Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Queens Jamaica to Bostonbus FlixBus 2612
6h 3m$39–64Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane JFK - HYA
- Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus
5h 36m$366–673Bus via New York
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
6h 53m$57–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Boston Common211.9 mi
4h 2mDrive 211.9 mi
- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Commoncar 211.9 mi
4h 2m$39–56
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common by tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common is to fly which takes 2h and costs $210 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common. However, there are services departing from Queens Jamaica and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common. 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 18m.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Boston Common is 199 miles. The road distance is 213.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common, including transfers.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Queens Jamaica station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common 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 Common is to fly which takes 2h and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 5h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Boston Common, 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
- 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 Barnstable Municipal Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- 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
- capeair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
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 Barnstable Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- 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 Common
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Boston Common.
There are 1468+ hotels available in Boston Common.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Boston Common. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















