Whatever your reason, you can fly, drive, or train between Boston and New York, and some ways are better than others. We’ll show you the pros and cons of each method to help you decide which one is your best bet!
To get from Boston Logan International Airport into the city, you can take the free shuttle bus to the Airport stop on the Blue Line, which then takes you to Government Center, or the free Silver Line bus to South Station.
There is no rail station directly at the airport terminals, and all routes require a bus transfer, which can be inconvenient, especially if you have lots of luggage.
Traffic is extremely unpredictable in this stretch, though you’ll likely find slightly less traffic than between New York City and Washington, D.C. You should leave plenty of buffer room on either end of your travels to account for stops along the way.
The biggest benefit to train travel is that train stations tend to be in city centers, limiting the need for transit to and from them (which you have to with almost any airport).