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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$297 Average price | $282 Average price | $185 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 36m Average total duration 15h 6m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $282 (€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).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 6m.
Train takes on average 15h 24m.
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.
- · 1:00 PM16h10Raleigh, Bus Station5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1451One-way1 transfer
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- · 1:00 PM16h10Raleigh, Bus Station5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1451One-way1 transfer
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AA43736:50 AM3h29Raleigh-Durham International Airport10:19 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$4101One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 40 Floridian · 66 Northeast Regional9:17 AM24h41Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3231One-way1 transfer
- 40 Floridian · 66 Northeast Regional9:17 AM24h48Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$3231One-way1 transfer
- 80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional10:13 AM23h45Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC9:58 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3451One-way1 transfer
- · 2:40 PM14h50Raleigh, Bus Station5:30 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1521One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus12:55 AM14h15Raleigh, Bus Station3:10 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1721One-way1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM16h35Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC7:50 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1791One-way1 transfer
- AA2403 · AA31161:05 PM3h42Raleigh-Durham International Airport4:47 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$4101One-way1 transfer
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AA56443:15 PM3h42Raleigh-Durham International Airport6:57 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$4101One-way1 transfer - AA1846 · AA288210:36 AM3h47Raleigh-Durham International Airport2:23 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$4101One-way1 transfer
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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 $282 (€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).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 6m.
Train takes on average 15h 24m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
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