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Compare train, coach and flight for Durham, NC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £126 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £126, while a flight costs an average of £331.
Distance: 978 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£247 Average Price | £126 Average Price Cheapest | £331 Average Price | £138 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 36m Average total duration 19h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 4m Average total duration 15h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Durham, NC to Boston, MA
Compare the available ways to get from Durham, NC to Boston, MA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Boston, MA:
A coach is £121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Boston, MA costing on average £247.
A coach is £206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Boston, MA costing on average £331.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Coach takes on average 16h 4m.
Train takes on average 19h 36m.
Tickets start at around £247 compared to roughly £138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£108. The journey takes 19h 6m versus 10h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Durham, NC to Boston, MA
How to get to Boston, MA from Durham, NC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Boston, MA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 17h35 Durham, NC 1:25 Boston, MA £60 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
7:50 17h35 Durham, NC 1:25 Boston, MA £60 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
7:50 17h35 Durham, NC 1:25 Boston, MA £60 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
1:15 19h00 Durham, NC 20:15 Boston, MA £106 1 One-way 0 changes
14:10 20h00 Durham, NC 10:10 Boston, MA £201 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Boston, MA:
A coach is £121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Boston, MA costing on average £247.
A coach is £206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Boston, MA costing on average £331.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Coach takes on average 16h 4m.
Train takes on average 19h 36m.
- Around 102 flights per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Coaches mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by coach.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways, CitizenPlane.
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