How to get to Boston, MA from Raleigh, NC

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Compare train, coach and flight for Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £74, and a train costs an average of £95.

Distance: 981 km

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£179

Average Price

£195

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£138

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5h 30m

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2h 30m

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18h 22m

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17h 52m

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15h 36m

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2.9 - 5.9kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA

How to get to Boston, MA from Raleigh, NC by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
21:2014h40
Raleigh, Bus Station
12:00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
£1351One-way
1 change

Cheapest

Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
21:2014h40
Raleigh, Bus Station
12:00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
£1351One-way
1 change

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB6484
09:051h57
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
11:02Edward L. Logan International Airport
£3841One-way
0 changes

Other options

Amtrak80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional
10:1323h52
Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
10:05South Station, Boston, MA
£2591One-way
1 change
Amtrak80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional
10:1323h45
Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
09:58Back Bay station, Boston, MA
£2591One-way
1 change
Amtrak40 Floridian · 66 Northeast Regional
09:1724h48
Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
10:05South Station, Boston, MA
£2591One-way
1 change
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
18:1517h00
Raleigh, Bus Station
11:15Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
£1361One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
15:1518h10
Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC
09:25Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
£1361One-way
1 change
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
13:0016h10
Raleigh, Bus Station
05:10Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
£1361One-way
1 change
JetBlue AirwaysB6984
06:001h58
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
07:58Edward L. Logan International Airport
£2701One-way
0 changes
American AirlinesAA1906 · AA2773
09:084h14
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
13:22Edward L. Logan International Airport
£2791One-way
1 change
psa airlinesAA5577+Republic AirlinesAA4400
10:263h48
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
14:14Edward L. Logan International Airport
£2791One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Raleigh, NC and Boston, MA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is a flight with an average price of £47.

This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA:

A flight is £27 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average £74.

A flight is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average £95.

The fastest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Coach takes on average 14h 15m.

Train takes on average 21h 52m.

The Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA distance is approximately 981 km.
The average frequency per day from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun, Wanda Coach to go to Boston, MA by coach.
  • Travel with JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United to go to Boston, MA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA:
  • 2 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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