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 $82. 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 $82, and a train costs an average of $106.

Distance: 609 miles (981 km)

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Driving

$297

Average price

$281

Average price

$184

Average price

Cheapest

$196

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

15h 54m

Average total duration

15h 24m

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5h 30m

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2h 30m

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15h 36m

Average total duration

15h 6m

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11h 5m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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2.9 - 5.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.5kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $184 (€151).

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

A bus is $97 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $281 (€229).

A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $297 (€242).

The fastest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 6m.

Train takes on average 15h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA among Omio's users.

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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

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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.

  • Greyhound ·
    2:40 PM14h50
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    5:30 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greyhound ·
    2:40 PM14h50
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    5:30 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB6484
    9:21 AM1h58
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    11:19 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $2261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional
    10:13 AM23h45
    Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
    9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
    $4741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional
    10:13 AM23h52
    Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
    10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $4741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak40 Floridian · 66 Northeast Regional
    9:17 AM24h41
    Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
    9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
    $5001One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM15h10
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    9:25 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:55 AM14h15
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    3:10 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound ·
    1:00 PM16h10
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1903 · AA1548
    5:01 AM4h20
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    9:21 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $1571One-way
    1 transfer
  • JetBlue AirwaysB61484
    6:00 AM2h00
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    8:00 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA1525 · UA1110
    6:00 AM3h53
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    9:53 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $1991One-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.

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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 $184 (€151).

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

A bus is $97 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $281 (€229).

A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA costing on average $297 (€242).

The fastest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 6m.

Train takes on average 15h 24m.

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 45 flights per day.
  • Around 8 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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
  • Travel with JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun to go to Boston, MA by bus.
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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