How to travel from Miami, FL to Boston, MA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Miami, FL to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $237 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $237, while a flight costs an average of $584.

Distance: 1257 miles (2024 km)

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Driving

$480

Average price

$584

Average price

$237

Average price

Cheapest

$358

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

35h 53m

Average total duration

35h 23m

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30m

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8h 1m

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Fastest

6h 1m

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2h 0m

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34h 53m

Average total duration

34h 23m

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30m

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21h 55m

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0.6 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

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6.1 - 12.1kg

CO2 emissions

2.0 - 5.1kg

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United

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $237.

This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Boston, MA:

A bus is $243 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Boston, MA costing on average $480.

A bus is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Boston, MA costing on average $584.

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 1m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 34h 53m.

Train takes on average 35h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Miami, FL and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Miami, FL to Boston, MA among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $480 compared to roughly $358 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-122.61. The journey takes 35h 23m versus 21h 55m 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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from Miami, FL to Boston, MA

How to get from Miami, FL to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Miami, FL to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound ·
    11:10 PM36h50
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $2121One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound ·
    11:10 PM36h50
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $2121One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1054
    9:40 PM3h19
    Miami International Airport
    12:59 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $4381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak40 Floridian · 66 Northeast Regional
    11:05 AM46h53
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
    $9471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak40 Floridian · 66 Northeast Regional
    11:05 AM47h00
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $9471One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound ·
    1:25 PM39h45
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $2131One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound ·
    8:35 AM34h15
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    6:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $2611One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound ·
    8:00 AM34h50
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    6:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $2651One-way
    3 transfers
  • UnitedUA2433
    11:25 AM6h27
    Miami International Airport
    5:52 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $4441One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA2433 · UA1536
    11:25 AM5h21
    Miami International Airport
    4:46 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $4491One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2158 · UA375
    6:00 AM5h24
    Miami International Airport
    11:24 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $4491One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Miami, FL to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Miami, FL to Boston, MA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Miami, FL and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $237.

This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Boston, MA:

A bus is $243 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Boston, MA costing on average $480.

A bus is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Boston, MA costing on average $584.

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 1m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 34h 53m.

Train takes on average 35h 53m.

The distance from Miami, FL to Boston, MA is approximately 1257 miles (2024 km).
The average frequency per day from Miami, FL to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Miami, FL and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Miami, FL to Boston, MA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Miami International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Miami Station, Miami, FL and arrive in Back Bay station, Boston, MA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Miami, FL to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Sun Country Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Miami, FL to Boston, MA:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Miami, FL to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Providence, RI. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Boston, MA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Explore the historic streets of Beacon Hill and take a scenic walk along the Charles River Esplanade. Visit the Boston Public Library and enjoy a guided tour of the USS Constitution. Discover Quincy Market's vibrant atmosphere. Don't miss the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Common, and the New England Aquarium.
To fully experience Boston, MA, plan for 3 to 4 days to explore its historic sites, museums, and neighborhoods.
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