How to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $100. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, and a train costs an average of $127.

Distance: 609 miles (981 km)

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$241

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$262

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5h 30m

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18h 22m

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17h 52m

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15h 36m

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2.9 - 5.9kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA

How to get from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
09:20PM14h40
Raleigh, Bus Station
12:00PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1721One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
09:20PM14h40
Raleigh, Bus Station
12:00PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1721One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB6484
09:05AM1h57
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
11:02AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$4571One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional
10:13AM23h52
Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
10:05AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$3121One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional
10:13AM23h45
Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
09:58AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$3121One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak40 Floridian · 66 Northeast Regional
09:17AM24h48
Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
10:05AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$3121One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:15PM17h00
Raleigh, Bus Station
11:15AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1761One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:15PM18h10
Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC
09:25AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1771One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
12:55AM14h15
Raleigh, Bus Station
03:10PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1771One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1526 · AA3044
08:00AM4h16
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
12:16PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$3221One-way
1 transfer
Republic AirlinesAA4459 · AA4553
10:30AM4h14
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
02:44PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$3221One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA683 · AA2776
07:00AM4h36
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
11:36AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$3221One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Raleigh, NC and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is a flight with an average price of $64 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA:

A flight is $36 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $100 (€81).

A flight is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $127 (€104).

The fastest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 15m.

Train takes on average 21h 52m.

The distance from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is approximately 609 miles (981 km).
The average frequency per day from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun, Wanda Coach to go to Boston, MA by bus.
  • Travel with JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United to go to Boston, MA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA:
  • 2 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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