Boston to New York

Boston to New York

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Boston to New York Schedule

Boston to New York Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Standard 3pax Any time$ 1,087.41
JetBlue Economy #B651705:17 - 06:30$ 193.49
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL261706:05 - 07:27$ 174.59
Amtrak Economy Class 08:35 - 12:54$ 365.26
Amtrak Business Class 11:40 - 15:52$ 198.34
Amtrak Business Class 13:40 - 17:52$ 697.64
Amtrak Economy Class 15:05 - 19:26$ 364.94
United Airlines Economy #UA146116:54 - 18:22$ 216.27
American Airlines Economy #AA429418:36 - 20:00$ 175.69
American Airlines Economy #AA942820:43 - 21:59$ 236.64
Delta Air Lines Economy #DL276922:00 - 23:25$ 175.14

Transportation from Boston to New York

Facts about the transport from Boston to New York

Cheapest Transport$34
Fastest Transport1h 21m
Earliest Departure1:30 AM
Latest Departure8:55 PM
Departures per day21
Distance293 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, Coach Express, FlixBus, LX Transportation, Otomg, The Coach Company, United Airlines

How to get from Boston to New York

Travelling between Boston and New York is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 949.61 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 33.54.

How long does it take to get from Boston to New York?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 hours to travel between Boston and New York depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Boston and New York. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 21m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 5h 51m to reach New York.

How much does it cost to get from Boston to New York?

Travelling between Boston and New York can be as cheap as USD 33.54 if you opt for a The Coach Company bus and as expensive as USD 949.61 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Boston and New York ?

  • 12 from Boston to New York starting from 01:30 Brookline until 20:55 Brookline
  • 9 from Boston to New York starting from 06:00 Boston Airport until 18:45 Boston Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Boston to New York.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Boston to New York, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 293.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Boston and New York

United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Boston to New York overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Boston and New York

Coach Express, FlixBus, LX Transportation, Otomg, The Coach Company

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Boston and New York

Transferz

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Boston to New York?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 68% opted for a bus
  • 29% took a train
  • 3% decided to fly