There are 8 ways to get from Staten Island to Boston by plane, bus, subway, train, ferry or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Newark to Boston • 1h 51m
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 3m
6 alternative options
Fly Newark to Providence, train • 3h 38m
Ferry, train • 5h 39m
Bus via Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av • 6h 7m
Drive • 4h 22m
Staten Island to Boston by train, ferry and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Boston is to bus via Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av which costs $21 - $80 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $110 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Boston. However, there are services departing from Eltingville/Transit Center and arriving at Boston via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Staten Island and Boston is 217 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Boston without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $30 - $550.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Staten Island to Boston, including transfers.
Staten Island to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $110 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $80 and takes 6h 3m.
Staten Island to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Boston is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Staten Island to Boston.
- Distance: 217.2 miles
- Duration: 1h 51m
What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines fly from Staten Island to Boston every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $23 - $65 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $400
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
Flights from Newark to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- http://www.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
Subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- http://www.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $12
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $3 - $12
- Off-Peak
- $4 - $7
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $350
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $120
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $21 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $70 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $350
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 4 Av/86 St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and disabled
- $1 - $4
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $7
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Avenue Of The Americas/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and disabled
- $1 - $4
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $7
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
- Phone
- +1 212-839-3061
- Website
- www1.nyc.gov
Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $0
- Website
- https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/staten-island-ferry.shtml
- Schedules at
- https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/siferryschedule.shtml#SIschedule
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