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

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

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

The fastest way to get from South Boston to New York is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $430 - $1,300.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from South Boston to New York?

The distance between South Boston and New York is 231 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Boston to New York without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $750.

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

The train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 3h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

South Boston to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from South Boston to New York?

The best way to get from South Boston to New York is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the South Boston to New York bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Boston to New York train arrive?

South Boston to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from South Boston to New York?

Yes, the driving distance between South Boston to New York is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from South Boston to New York.

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

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

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South Boston to New York - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 57m
$50–750
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
4h 20m
$17–45
Drive 211.2 mi
1. Drive from South Boston to New Yorkcar 211.2 mi
4h 7m
$39–56
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Take the ferry from Seaport to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
3h 36m
$72–473
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Seaport to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3h 24m
$438–1,229
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Seaport to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3h 37m
$506–1,639
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
4h 20m
$59–294
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Seaport to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 19m
$269–391

South Boston to New York by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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