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Compare train, coach and flight for Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of £94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. 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 £94, while a train costs an average of £151.
Distance: 981 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£151 Average Price | £117 Average Price | £94 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 38m Average total duration 15h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA:
A coach is £23 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average £117.
A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average £151.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 38m.
Train takes on average 15h 54m.
Tickets start at around £151 compared to roughly £145 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.06. The journey takes 15h 24m versus 11h 5m 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 Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA
How to get to Boston, MA from Raleigh, NC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
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.
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FlixBus · FlixBus5:5016h30Raleigh, Bus Station22:20Boston, Bus Terminal South Station£1101One-way2 changes
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- +FlixBus · FlixBus5:5016h30Raleigh, Bus Station22:20Boston, Bus Terminal South Station£1101One-way2 changes
Fastest
AA2524 · AA11646:343h37Raleigh-Durham International Airport10:11Edward L. Logan International Airport£3661One-way1 change
Other options
- 40 · 669:1724h41Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC9:58Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3611One-way1 change
- 40 · 669:1724h48Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC10:05South Station, Boston, MA£3611One-way1 change
- 80 · 6610:2823h30Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC9:58Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3961One-way1 change
- +FlixBus · FlixBus10:4517h55Raleigh, Bus Station4:40Boston, Bus Terminal South Station£1141One-way2 changes
- FlixBus+ · 2:5016h00Raleigh, Bus Station18:50Boston, Bus Terminal South Station£1151One-way2 changes
- · 13:0016h10Raleigh, Bus Station5:10Boston, Bus Terminal South Station£1201One-way1 change
- AA706 · AA318610:353h50Raleigh-Durham International Airport14:25Edward L. Logan International Airport£3341One-way1 change
UA3578 · UA243314:003h52Raleigh-Durham International Airport17:52Edward L. Logan International Airport£3341One-way1 change
AA4029 · AA352319:593h55Raleigh-Durham International Airport23:54Edward L. Logan International Airport£3341One-way1 change
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FAQs: Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA:
A coach is £107 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average £214.
A coach is £190 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average £297.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 7m.
Train takes on average 18h 39m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- 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 Back Bay station, Boston, MA.
- Coaches mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun to go to Boston, MA by coach.
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