How to travel from New York to Boston, United States of America

The distance between New York and Boston is around 202 miles (325km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from New York to Boston by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station then fly from Newark (EWR) to Boston (BOS).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    $135
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Boston.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    $130
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Bus

Take the bus to South Station Boston MA.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    $45
Operated by

Peter Pan Bus Lines

+ 5 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Boston.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance212 miles (341km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New York and Boston

There are several options for getting from New York to Boston by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $31 and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $135.

The distance between New York and Boston is around 202 miles (325km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190 miles (306km)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from New York and Boston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New York to Boston is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx $135.

The cheapest way to travel between New York and Boston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $31 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between New York and Boston. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between New York and Boston with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 50m.

Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between New York and Boston. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from New York and Boston. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between New York and Boston with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 20m.

Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound USA and Go Buses run regular bus services between New York and Boston. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from New York to Boston. We recommend that you take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station then fly from Newark (EWR) to Boston (BOS). instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Boston is Logan International Airport (BOS) (BOS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Boston. Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (ORH) and Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (MHT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from New York and Boston. The distance is around 212 miles (341km) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New York to Boston is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around $130.

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Compare travel optionsbetween New York and Boston

Transport options from New York to Boston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
1h 45m
$135
every 30 mins355km (221 miles)
Train to Jamaica, Fly1h 55m
$120
every 15 mins336km (209 miles)
Train to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Fly2hrs
$110
every 15 mins325km (202 miles)
Plane and Train2h 45m
$365
every 3 hours364km (226 miles)
Fly to Providence (PVD), Train2h 50m
$290
every 3 hours333km (207 miles)
Train
3h 50m
$130
every 3 hours372km (231 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
$45
hourly346km (215 miles)
Bus to Newton, MA4h 25m
$31
4 times a day345km (214 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
$21
on demand341km (212 miles)

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Airports near Boston

The following major airports near Boston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BOS
Logan International Airport (BOS)
International Airport
Distance
2 miles (3km) from Boston
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42 miles (68km) from Boston
MHT
Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44 miles (70km) from Boston