| Magellan bus | Amtrak Acela | Flight (LGA-BOS) | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical one-way cost | $109.19 | about $110-$290 | about $150-$325 | about $17 tolls plus gas and parking |
| Time | about 4 hours depending on traffic and when you leave | about 3.5 hours | about 55 min in the air plus airport time | about 4-5 hours with traffic |
| Frequency | One run each way on Oct 30, 2026 | Many daily | Many daily | Anytime |
| Ends at | Back Bay | Back Bay or South Station | Logan Airport | Wherever you park |
Sources and dates checked (Oct 9, 2026): Acela fare range from JourneyFinder (July 2026) and time from Amtrak; flight fare from US DOT data via NonstopScout (Q2 2025) and Delta Shuttle schedules; drive tolls from Toll Road Calculator (March 2025). Prices change. Amtrak and flights are faster. Magellan is for people who want a reserved premium seat at a lower fare and a Midtown to Back Bay route. For October 30 travel, an October 6, 2026 fare check found Acela from $279 and Northeast Regional coach mostly $155, with some lower fares.