How to travel from New York, NY to Boston, MA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $94.

Distance: 190 miles (306 km)

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$93

Average price

$38

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$194

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4h 7m

Average total duration

3h 37m

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30m

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4h 24m

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3h 54m

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5h 39m

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2h 39m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from New York, NY to Boston, MA

How to get from New York, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM3h55
New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY
12:10PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

OurBusTHE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883
12:30PM4h45
New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
05:15PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB6118
06:05AM1h13
John F. Kennedy International Airport
07:18AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$2991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak160 Northeast Regional
09:00AM4h11
Penn Station, New York, NY
01:11PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$701One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak160 Northeast Regional
09:00AM4h16
Penn Station, New York, NY
01:16PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$701One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak162 Northeast Regional
10:01AM4h07
Penn Station, New York, NY
02:08PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM3h55
New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY
02:25PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM4h25
New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY
02:25PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$361One-way
0 transfers
OurBusROBERT TOURS LLC DOT # 2866907 960582
08:00AM5h30
Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ
01:30PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
$341One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6318
09:00AM1h20
John F. Kennedy International Airport
10:20AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$2991One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4615
02:00PM1h17
John F. Kennedy International Airport
03:17PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$2991One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4503
06:27PM1h20
John F. Kennedy International Airport
07:47PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$2991One-way
0 transfers

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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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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA 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, NY to Boston, MA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Boston, MA:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $24 (€19).

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $94 (€75).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 40m.

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from New York, NY to Boston, MA is approximately 190 miles (306 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 53 buses per day.
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 29 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Boston, MA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
  • Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Go Buses, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Boston, MA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines.
  • 51 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Go Buses, Greyhound, Infobus.
  • 34 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, New Haven, CT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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