Transportation 101: New York to Boston
One of my favorite things about living on the eastern seaboard is the proximity of other major cities. Boston is one of my favorite towns and I am always visiting my friends that live in Bean Town. Here is a breakdown of the various ways to travel between Boston and New York.
Bus: Least Expensive, Most Options
There is a plethora of bus companies operating between Boston and New York. For awhile, the “Chinatown” buses were the cheapest and easiest way. Fung Wah and Lucky Star have built their business on $15 one-way tickets and direct service from Chinatown-New York to Boston’s South Station. Newcomers MegaBus and Boltbus, operating from Midtown to South Station, have recently initiated service on the I-95 corridor promising cheap tickets (in some cases as cheap as $1) and free Wi-Fi.
Limo Liner: Moderately Expensive
Taking the Limo Liner is like being on your very own private jet… except that the trip still takes 4 hours. Two-by-two seating, a dedicated onboard attendant, outlets at every seat, Wi-Fi, satellite t.v. and radio round out the amenities of the Limo Liner. A handful of daily departures run between Hilton New York to Hilton Back Bay with one stop on the way for $89 one-way.
Train: Moderately Expensive
Amtrak provides Northeast Regional and Acela service between the two cities. The regional tickets cost around $84 one-way and the trip takes 4 hours. Amtrak’s premium Acela service only saves you a little time, making the trip in 3 hours 40 minutes while costing from $105 one-way. Advance tickets may be purchased for $59-$108 one-way.
Plane: Most Expensive
The Delta Shuttle and US Airways Shuttle make hourly trips between the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Boston-Logan Airport (BOS). Delta Shuttle departures begin at 6am and continues at least every hour on the half-hour until 8:30pm and US Airways Shuttle leaves hourly on the hour. The flight is short, just an hour, but you may spend more time waiting on the LaGuardia taxiway waiting to takeoff. Walk-up fares for both airlines are around $329 one-way and fares as low as $64 one-way (excluding taxes) can be found if you purchase weeks in advance.
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