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

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €78.

Distance: 306 km

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€100

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€30

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€166

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4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

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30m

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4h 53m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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from Boston, MA to New York, NY

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

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bus

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

OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
10:00AM4h30
Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
02:30PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
231One-way
0 transfers

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OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
10:00AM4h30
Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
02:30PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB62217
12:15PM1h18
Edward L. Logan International Airport
01:33PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
1841One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
10:04AM4h24
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
02:28PMPenn Station, New York, NY
781One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak165 Northeast Regional
03:16PM4h15
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
07:31PMPenn Station, New York, NY
781One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak165 Northeast Regional
03:10PM4h21
South Station, Boston, MA
07:31PMPenn Station, New York, NY
781One-way
0 transfers
Go Buses
10:00AM4h15
Cambridge, Alewife
02:15PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY
261One-way
0 transfers
OurBusTHE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883
09:00AM4h30
Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
01:30PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
271One-way
0 transfers
OurBusTHE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883
11:00AM4h30
Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
03:30PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
271One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6417
10:15AM1h19
Edward L. Logan International Airport
11:34AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
1841One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4778
10:00AM1h24
Edward L. Logan International Airport
11:24AMLaGuardia Airport
1841One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK273 · NK1071
03:43PM7h44
Edward L. Logan International Airport
11:27PMNewark Liberty International Airport
1471One-way
1 transfer

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

Travel to New York, NY 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 Boston, MA to New York, NY.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Boston, MA to New York, NY: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to New York, NY from Boston, MA is by taking a coach, which costs on average €25.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Boston, MA to New York, NY:

Taking a coach costs €32 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €56.

Taking a coach costs €17 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €41.

The fastest way from Boston, MA to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 29 min.

There are alternative travel options to New York, NY that take longer:

Getting to New York, NY by coach takes 3 h 48 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 3 h 40 min of travel time.

The Boston, MA to New York, NY distance is approximately 305 km.

The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to New York, NY is:

  • 39 coaches a day.
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • 35 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to New York, NY from Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Boston, MA to New York, NY:

    The following travel companies offer services from Boston, MA to New York, NY:

    • FlixBus, Go Buses, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus or CoachRun can get you to New York, NY by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Infobus from Boston, MA to New York, NY for €25 on Omio.
    • Travel with Spirit Airlines or United to go to New York, NY by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Spirit Airlines Boston, MA to New York, NY tickets on Omio for €56.
    • Travel with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela to go to New York, NY by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Boston, MA to New York, NY tickets on Omio for €41.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Boston, MA to New York, NY with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 39 direct coaches per day to New York, NY with FlixBus, Go Buses, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus or CoachRun.
    • You can find 11 direct flights per day to take to New York, NY with United.
    • You'll find 35 direct trains a day to New York, NY with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela.

    Direct services to New York, NY 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 trip.

    Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to New York, NY often also extend their holiday to go to Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ or Niagara Falls, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.

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