What is the cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Boston is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from New York, NY to Boston?

The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Boston is to subway and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $210 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between New York, NY and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from NYC Downtown and arriving at Boston. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between New York, NY and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Boston. However, there are services departing from Grand St and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from New York, NY to Boston?

The distance between New York, NY and Boston is 236 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York, NY to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $75 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from New York, NY to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Boston bus from?

New York, NY to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from NYC Downtown station.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Boston train from?

New York, NY to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New York, NY to Boston?

The best way to get from New York, NY to Boston is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $480 - $2,400 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the New York, NY to Boston bus arrive?

New York, NY to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the New York, NY to Boston train arrive?

New York, NY to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from New York, NY to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Boston is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from New York, NY to Boston.

How do I get a bus ticket from New York, NY to Boston?

Book your New York, NY to Boston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1585+ hotels available in Boston.

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There are 8 ways to get from New York, NY to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 49m
$78–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from NYC Downtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2611
5h
$30–60
Drive 209.9 mi
1. Drive from New York, NY to Bostoncar 209.9 mi
4h 7m
$39–56
Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Delancey St-Essex St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 17m
$212–962
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 55m
$33–68
Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to 125th Streetsubway
2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 24m
$51–341
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 18m
$483–2,331
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 7m
$268–384

New York, NY to Boston by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

121Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from NYC Downtown to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h. FlixBus-us also services this route 3 times a day.

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