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 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 prices starting from €62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 €62, and a train costs an average of €103.

Distance: 609 miles (981 km)

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€230

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€103

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€168

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17h 55m

Average total duration

17h 25m

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15h 37m

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15h 7m

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5h 47m

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2h 47m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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2.9 - 5.9kg

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American Airlines

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from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA

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

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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.

FlixBus
06:50AM16h00
Raleigh, NC
10:50PMBoston, MA
$1261One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:50AM16h00
Raleigh, NC
10:50PMBoston, MA
$1261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
05:05AM14h05
Raleigh, NC
07:10PMBoston, MA
$1401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:10PM20h15
Raleigh, NC
03:25PMBoston, MA
$1781One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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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 bus with an average price of $78 (€62).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $82 (€65).

A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $131 (€103).

The fastest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 5m.

Train takes on average 23h 35m.

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 30 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 American Airlines, United to go to Boston, MA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun, Wanda Coach to go to Boston, MA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
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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