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There are 4 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Boston by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane GIG - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    17h 21m
    $445–970

  2. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane GIG - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    21h 26m
    $260–917

  3. Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane plane GIG - HYA
    2. Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus bus
    20h 32m
    $414–1,525

  4. Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane GIG - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    20h 21m
    $488–1,730

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,060.2 mi
  • Duration: 17h 21m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Boston, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Boston. However, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), walk to Terminal 4, take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, then take the train to Boston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA), walk to Barnstable Airport, then take the bus to Boston.

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