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Compare train, bus, and flight for Durham, NC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $182 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. 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 $182, while a flight costs an average of $435.
Distance: 607 miles (978 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$435 Average price | $323 Average price | $182 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 36m Average total duration 19h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 56m Average total duration 15h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Durham, NC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $323.
A bus is $253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $435.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 56m.
Train takes on average 19h 36m.
Tickets start at around $323 compared to roughly $192 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-130.80. 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 from Durham, NC to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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· 9:15 PM17h20Durham Station2:35 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1251One-way2 transfers
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- FlixBus+ · 9:15 PM17h20Durham Station2:35 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1251One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA2524 · AA11646:34 AM3h37Raleigh-Durham International Airport10:11 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
Other options
- +FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM19h30Durham Station4:40 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1331One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM16h10Durham Station9:55 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM16h35Durham Station6:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1731One-way1 transfer
- AA706 · AA318610:43 AM3h42Raleigh-Durham International Airport2:25 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
AA4805 · AA43646:00 AM3h52Raleigh-Durham International Airport9:52 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3511One-way1 transfer- AA3152 · AA307312:49 PM4h06Raleigh-Durham International Airport4:55 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $323.
A bus is $253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $435.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 56m.
Train takes on average 19h 36m.
- Around 101 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses 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, bus, 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.
- Buses 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 American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
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