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Compare bus, train, and flight for Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $158 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. 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 bus costs an average of $158, while a flight costs an average of $412.
Distance: 609 miles (981 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$158 Average price Cheapest | $374 Average price | $412 Average price | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 21m Average total duration 14h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 46m Average total duration 16h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $216 (€182) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $374 (€314).
A bus is $254 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $412 (€346).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 21m.
Train takes on average 16h 46m.
Tickets start at around $158 (€133) compared to roughly $167 (€140) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€8). The journey takes 14h 51m versus 12h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC
How to get from Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · 1:05 PM16h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:00 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$1281One-way1 transfer
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- · 1:05 PM16h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:00 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$1281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
MX23227:00 AM2h03T. F. Green International Airport9:03 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$2561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 67 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian6:51 PM24h16Back Bay station, Boston, MA7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$3411One-way1 transfer
- 67 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian6:45 PM24h22South Station, Boston, MA7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$3411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+9:50 PM16h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station2:35 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1321One-way1 transfer- · 4:45 PM15h50Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:35 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$1351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM15h50Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:50 AMRaleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC$1421One-way2 transfers
AA3225 · AA10976:00 PM3h37Edward L. Logan International Airport9:37 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4131One-way1 transfer- UA1734 · UA2035:45 AM3h49Edward L. Logan International Airport9:34 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
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AA41806:00 AM3h52Edward L. Logan International Airport9:52 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $216 (€182) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $374 (€314).
A bus is $254 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $412 (€346).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 21m.
Train takes on average 16h 46m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Republic Airlines, CitizenPlane, piedmont airlines, psa airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways, CitizenPlane.
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