There are 4 ways to get from New York (State) to Boston by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
9h 51m$193–393Drive 346.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Bostoncar 346.1 mi
7h 10m$64–92Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus Adt N816 / ...
11h 26m$94–320Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
11h 56m$104–174
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Boston is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Boston is to drive which takes 7h 10m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Boston. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Main Street & Buffalo Street via Washington Street & Eagle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Boston. However, there are services departing from W 4 St-Wash Sq and arriving at Buffalo via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between New York (State) and Boston is 459 miles. The road distance is 348.1 miles.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Boston without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from New York (State) to Boston, including transfers.
New York (State) to Boston bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
New York (State) to Boston train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Boston is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $90 - $320 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Boston, NY, USA?
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 9m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Buffalo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–280 and the journey takes 8h.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $110–260
- Business
- $150–280
- Business Plus
- $160–290
- Economy
- $130–270
- Economy Plus
- $140–270
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
New York (State) to Boston bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
New York (State) to Boston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Boston is 348 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from New York (State) to Boston.
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