Editing Boston (section)

===Getting Out of Boston===

====From Boston to [[New York City]]====
Many travelers stop in Boston before heading to New York City. There are many ways to reach NYC including: car, train, bus and plane. Pick the method that fits within your travel budget. Time wise, the cheaper the ride, the longer it takes. By bus, the trip to New York usually takes 4 to 4.5 hours, although it can take up to 6 in bad traffic. By train, it usually around 3.5 hours. By flight, 45 minutes, plus 1 or 2 hours of to-and-from-the-airport travel. '''The most common way is by bus - search for a bus ticket using [http://www.busjunction.com BusJunction]'''.

*'''[http://www.megabus.com Megabus]''' and '''[http://www.boltbus.com BoltBus]''' are two competitors that serve the Boston-NYC route. By booking a few weeks in advance, it is possible to secure a round trip ticket for only $2.50 ($1 each way, with $0.50 fee). Both offer free wifi on board. Boltbus: South Station Bus Terminal, Red and Silver Lines.  Megabus: Back Bay station, Orange Line. 
*'''[http://www.fungwahbus.com Fung Wah]''' and '''[http://www.luckystarbus.com Lucky Star]''' are two buses that run from South Station to Chinatown in NYC.  The tickets are $15 each way and the buses run hourly, with extra buses during busy intervals.
*'''[http://peterpanbus.com Peter Pan Bus]'''(cheap) Another inexpensive option is the Peter Pan/Greyhound bus. If you buy your tickets online, the trip is $15 per person each way. South Station Bus Terminal, Red and Silver Lines. There are luggage lockers / storage available here.
*'''[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak/Acela]''' (moderate) There is also a train that leaves from Boston South Station (or Westwood) going to NYC. This service is slightly more expensive ranging from around $50 to over $200. There are two stations in Boston: Back Bay and South Station as well as a station in Westwood. To view fares, schedules and to purchase tickets check out the website. If you have an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), you may be able to save 15%, be sure to check out any specials on the website. South Station Bus Terminal, Red and Silver Lines. There are luggage lockers / storage available here.
*'''Air Travel:''' (more expensive) Flights to NYC depart from Boston daily. While the flights are relatively quick (about 45 minutes), the tickets may be more expensive especially if you are buying last minute. Also, note that these flights land on Long Island ([http://www.laguardiaairport.com La Guardia Airport] or [http://www.kennedyairport.com JFK]) and will not bring you directly into Manhattan. With baggage claim and travel to and from airports, flying could very well take the same travel time as the train or bus, both of which arrive in central Manhattan locations. Airport Station, Blue and Silver Lines. No luggage lockers / storage are available here.

====From Boston to [[Montreal]]====
Montreal is a unique place, with a blend of North American modernity and a very strong Francophone flavor. There is plenty of culture, night life and restaurants. There is no direct train from Boston to Montreal - instead, by train, you need to go to NYC (+4 hrs) or Albany (+3 hrs) first. Most CSers take a direct bus to get to Montreal.

*'''Driving''' - If you have an international driver's license, and are traveling with several people, it may make sense to rent a car and drive to Montreal. Check out several of the most popular car rental companies: [http://www.hertz.com Hertz], [http://www.enterprise.com Enterprise], [http://www.avis.com Avis], [http://www.nationalcar.com National Car] or [http://www.google.com/search?q=car+rental+usa others]. The drive to Montreal takes approximately 6 hours, and runs through the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. 

*'''[http://www.greyhound.com/home/ticketcenter Greyhound Bus]''' - Cheapest direct route to Montreal from Boston, other than splitting gas costs in a car. 7 hours ride from Boston. This is the most common way to get there. South Station Bus Terminal, Red and Silver Lines. There are luggage lockers / storage available here. 

*'''[http://www.amtrak.com/pdf/routeguideadirondack.pdf Amtrak Train]''' - (From Albany or NYC, ''not direct from Boston'') Considered a very scenic route through the [[:wikipedia:Adirondack_Mountains|Adirondack mountains]] of upstate New York, if you have the time for this ride, it is a unique experience that not many people take. 10 hours long ride from NYC. South Station Bus Terminal, Red and Silver Lines. There are luggage lockers / storage available here. 

*'''Air Travel''' - Fastest way to get to Montreal, although a nonstop flight may cost $400-500, and will take about 4 hours total. Because this route is not popular, fares can suddenly rise to absurd levels (over $1200) since it is largely business travelers on expense acounts. On the other hand, look out for online deals that can make the flight affordable for a budget-conscious traveler.

====From Boston to Points North East====
Many people choose to include a visit to some of the smaller coastal cities along with Boston, New York City, and the other large Eastern seaboard cities.  This may include any number of smaller cities and ports in [[Maine]], [[New Brunswick]] and Nova Scotia (including [[Halifax]])

*'''Driving''' -  Interstate 95 serves as the backbone for intercity travel from Miami all the way to the Canadian border in Maine.  If heading on to Nova Scotia, the ferry service through Portland or Bar Harbour in Maine can also be used.  

*'''Travel by bus''' -  The bus system of the big US cities only goes so far into Maine until it is required to switch to the Canadian bus network (Acadien bus lines in the Canadian Maritimes).

*'''Air Travel''' -  A lot of the same pros and cons of air travel to Montreal (as above)