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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Burlington, NC
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Burlington, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $309 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. 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 train costs an average of $309, while a flight costs an average of $452.
Distance: 622 miles (1002 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$452 Average price | $309 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 12m Average total duration 19h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Boston, MA to Burlington, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Boston, MA to Burlington, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Burlington, NC:
A train is $143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Burlington, NC costing on average $452.
Other travel options to Burlington, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 12m.
Tickets start at around $309 compared to roughly $168 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$141. The journey takes 19h 42m versus 11h 58m 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.
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How to get from Boston, MA to Burlington, NC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Burlington, NC is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:01 PM 2h10 Boston, MA 8:11 PM Burlington, NC $170 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:01 PM 2h10 Boston, MA 8:11 PM Burlington, NC $170 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:01 PM 2h10 Boston, MA 8:11 PM Burlington, NC $170 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:00 AM 4h18 Boston, MA 2:18 PM Burlington, NC $236 1 One-way 0 transfers9:30 PM 5h57 Boston, MA 3:27 AM Burlington, NC $327 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Burlington, NC:
A train is $143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Burlington, NC costing on average $452.
Other travel options to Burlington, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 12m.
- Around 104 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Burlington, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Burlington Station, Burlington, NC.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Burlington, NC by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines, JetBlue Airways, psa airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Burlington, NC by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways, CitizenPlane.
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