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Compare train, bus, and flight for Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $149 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. 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 $149, while a flight costs an average of $532.
Distance: 637 miles (1026 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$446 Average price | $532 Average price | $149 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 8m Average total duration 16h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 11m Average total duration 16h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg 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 Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $296 (€248) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $446 (€374).
A bus is $383 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $532 (€446).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 8m.
Bus takes on average 17h 11m.
Tickets start at around $446 (€374) compared to roughly $197 (€165) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-248.53 (€-208.43). The journey takes 16h 38m versus 11h 35m 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 Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA
How to get from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 11:00 AM18h10Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$941One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 11:00 AM18h10Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$941One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- · · 12:40 PM16h50Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC5:30 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$951One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus+ · 8:15 PM18h20Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC2:35 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$981One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM17h35Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC6:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1061One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM17h20Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC9:55 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA:
A bus is $296 (€248) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $446 (€374).
A bus is $383 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greensboro, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $532 (€446).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 8m.
Bus takes on average 17h 11m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greensboro, 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 Piedmont Triad International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
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