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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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$130 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $283 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m 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 $95 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $130 (€104).
A bus is $249 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $283 (€228).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Boston, MA
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.
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-16211969:00 AM4h10New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street1:10 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-16211969:00 AM4h10New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street1:10 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA5937:00 AM1h17Newark Liberty International Airport8:17 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 184 Northeast Regional5:07 PM4h22Penn Station, New York, NY9:29 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1031One-way0 transfers
- 174 Northeast Regional2:29 PM4h27Penn Station, New York, NY6:56 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1031One-way0 transfers
- 184 Northeast Regional5:07 PM4h29Penn Station, New York, NY9:36 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1031One-way0 transfers
- GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672553:30 PM4h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street8:00 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$291One-way0 transfers
- Best Tours & Charter Inc USDOT-4056127 MC-15380967:30 PM4h45New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street12:15 AMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM4h15New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.4:15 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$371One-way0 transfers
- UA3759:59 AM1h18Newark Liberty International Airport11:17 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
- UA166911:29 AM1h18Newark Liberty International Airport12:47 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
- UA11108:30 AM1h18Newark Liberty International Airport9:48 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is $95 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $130 (€104).
A bus is $249 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $283 (€228).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 64 buses per day.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 32 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Go Buses, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus, CoachRun, CoachRun to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, American Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 60 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Go Buses, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus, CoachRun.
- 20 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
- 32 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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