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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 $89.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $125 (€103).
A bus is $212 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $252 (€208).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
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How to get from New York, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
8:30 AM4h15New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY12:45 PMCambridge, Alewife$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:30 AM4h15New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY12:45 PMCambridge, Alewife$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B627186:00 AM1h14John F. Kennedy International Airport7:14 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3241One-way0 transfers
Other options
2264 NextGen Acela9:03 PM3h41Penn Station, New York, NY12:44 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1461One-way0 transfers- 2254 Acela11:11 AM3h56Penn Station, New York, NY3:07 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1791One-way0 transfers
- 2254 Acela11:11 AM4h04Penn Station, New York, NY3:15 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1791One-way0 transfers
Best Tours & Charter Inc USDOT-4056127 MC-153809610:00 AM4h05New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street2:05 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$411One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:00 AM5h00New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY4:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 AM5h00New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY2:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$411One-way0 transfers
UA11108:35 AM1h16Newark Liberty International Airport9:51 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3241One-way0 transfers- UA15363:22 PM1h16Newark Liberty International Airport4:38 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3241One-way0 transfers
- UA37510:00 AM1h16Newark Liberty International Airport11:16 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $125 (€103).
A bus is $212 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $252 (€208).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
- Around 57 buses per day.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 33 trains 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.
- 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, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Go Buses, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, CoachRun to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 17 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines.
- 54 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Go Buses, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, CoachRun.
- 32 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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