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Compare train, bus, and flight for Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of zł 512 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. 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 zł 512, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,609.
Distance: 609 miles (981 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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zł 1,171 Average price | zł 1,609 Average price | zł 512 Average price Cheapest | zł 757 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 38m Average total duration 18h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 8m Average total duration 14h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA
Compare the available ways to get from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA:
A bus is zł 660 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average zł 1,171.
A bus is zł 1,097 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average zł 1,609.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 8m.
Train takes on average 18h 38m.
Tickets start at around zł 1,171 compared to roughly zł 757 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 414. The journey takes 18h 8m versus 11h 5m 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 Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA
How to get from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
· 2:40 PM 14h50 Raleigh, Bus Station 5:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station zł 353 1 One-way 1 transfer
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· 2:40 PM 14h50 Raleigh, Bus Station 5:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station zł 353 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UA2724 · UA3757:15 AM 3h52 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 11:07 AM Edward L. Logan International Airport zł 1,121 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
· 1:00 PM 16h10 Raleigh, Bus Station 5:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station zł 363 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM 16h25 Raleigh, Bus Station 9:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station zł 398 1 One-way 2 transfers
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FlixBus9:20 PM 14h40 Raleigh, Bus Station 12:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station zł 410 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA1903 · AA4365:03 AM 4h14 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 9:17 AM Edward L. Logan International Airport zł 919 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA2998 · AA24436:00 AM 4h18 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 10:18 AM Edward L. Logan International Airport zł 919 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA683 · AA27766:43 AM 4h39 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 11:22 AM Edward L. Logan International Airport zł 919 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA:
A bus is zł 660 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average zł 1,171.
A bus is zł 1,097 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average zł 1,609.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 8m.
Train takes on average 18h 38m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- 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 Back Bay station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, psa airlines, CitizenPlane, piedmont airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways, CitizenPlane.
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