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

The cheapest way to get from New York to South Boston is to bus which costs $17 - $45 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to South Boston is to train and fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $210 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between New York and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between New York and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from New York to South Boston?

The distance between New York and South Boston is 231 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to South Boston without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $75 - $150.

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

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

New York to South Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from New York to South Boston is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $350 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the New York to South Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the New York to South Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from New York to South Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to South Boston is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from New York to South Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from New York to South Boston?

Book your New York to South Boston train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near South Boston?

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to South Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
3h 36m
$75–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
4h 20m
$17–45
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from New York to South Bostoncar 210.8 mi
4h 8m
$39–56
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2h 41m
$214–968
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2h 48m
$480–2,327
Fly from Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 5m
$51–341
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
4h 29m
$266–380

New York to South Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and South 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 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Five other operators also service this route.

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