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Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Boston from New York City: You can travel by plane from New York City to Boston with United, and you can find United New York City to Boston tickets for $221 (€197) on Omio.

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The best way to travel from New York City to Boston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:00AM3h48

New York City

02:48PMBoston

€341One-way

0 transfers

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04:00PM4h45

New York City

08:45PMBoston

€271One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

06:30AM1h12

Newark Liberty International Airport

07:42AMEdward L. Logan International Airport

€2221One-way

0 transfers

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11:04AM4h18

Penn Station

03:22PMBack Bay station

€641One-way

0 transfers

03:30PM4h24

Penn Station

07:54PMBack Bay station

€641One-way

0 transfers

11:04AM4h25

Penn Station

03:29PMSouth Station

€641One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM4h15

New York City

01:15PMBoston

€411One-way

0 transfers

06:00PM4h30

New York City

10:30PMBoston

€371One-way

0 transfers

05:00PM4h15

New York City

09:15PMBoston

€411One-way

0 transfers

11:17AM5h37

Newark Liberty International Airport

04:54PMEdward L. Logan International Airport

€1581One-way

1 transfer

07:29AM1h14

Newark Liberty International Airport

08:43AMEdward L. Logan International Airport

€2221One-way

0 transfers

10:59AM1h18

Newark Liberty International Airport

12:17PMEdward L. Logan International Airport

€2221One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information to Boston from New York City

	Distance	189 miles (305 km)
	Available travel modes	Flight
	Fastest mode	Flight • $221 (€197) • 1 h 30 min
	Popular travel companies	United

Take a flight to travel 189 miles (305 km) between New York City and Boston. United is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct flight from New York City to Boston.

How to get from New York City to Boston

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from New York City to Boston, 76,79% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from New York City to Boston and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey between New York City and Boston.

Cheapest Price: $25

Acela is the flagship high-speed travel service from Amtrak, the main travel provider in the United States. Acela high-speed travel operate services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting popular destinations like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston, just to name a few. Amtrak Acela travel are the fastest in the U. S. Reaching speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Known for their superior comfort, Acela travel have spacious and comfortable seats with more legroom than Amtrak’s Coach Class seats. You can choose between booking a Business Class or First Class seat on an Acela travel between New York City and Boston. In both classes amenities include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables and large tray tables. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the travel at Café Acela.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $34

American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel between New York City and Boston.

FAQs: Travel from New York City to Boston

FAQs: Travel to Boston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York City to Boston.

You can travel between New York City and Boston by flight.

Going by flight is the quickest way from New York City to Boston with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.

The distance is approximately 189 miles (305 km) from New York City to Boston.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York City to Boston:

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Boston from New York City:

You can travel by plane from New York City to Boston with United, and you can find United New York City to Boston tickets for $221 (€197) on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct service from New York City to Boston:

You can travel directly by plane with Republic Airlines or United.

Direct services to Boston tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers who book a trip from New York City to Boston often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Newark, NJ, Washington, DC or Philadelphia. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your New York City and Boston itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Boston and any of these top destinations today!

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