There are 6 ways to get from Uniondale to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 49m$131–219Bus via Jamaica (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Queens Jamaica to Bostonbus FlixBus 2612
6h 34m$38–64Drive 214.1 mi
- Drive from Uniondale to Bostoncar 214.1 mi
4h 9m$40–57Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane JFK - HYA
- Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus
5h 54m$380–1,047Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
7h$51–94Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 54m$51–229
Uniondale to Boston by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Uniondale to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Uniondale to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Uniondale to Boston. However, there are services departing from Jerusalem Av / Uniondale and arriving at Boston via Queens Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Uniondale to Boston. However, there are services departing from Freeport and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Uniondale and Boston is 261 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from Uniondale to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Uniondale to Boston, including transfers.
Uniondale to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Queens Jamaica station.
Uniondale to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Uniondale to Boston is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Jamaica, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Uniondale, NY, USA and 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 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Barnstable Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Uniondale to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Uniondale to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uniondale to Boston is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Uniondale to Boston.
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