There are 8 ways to get from Baltimore to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 22m$230–360Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane BWI - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 35m$56–338Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
8h 20m$65–120Drive 394.2 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Bostoncar 394.2 mi
7h 24m$72–104Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane BWI - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 28m$70–415Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 56m$222–356Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
10h 3m$87–157Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane BWI - BDL
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
6h 24m$88–522
Baltimore to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Boston is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Boston is to fly and bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $70 - $420.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Baltimore and Boston is 418 miles. The road distance is 396.5 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $230 - $360.
The train from Baltimore Penn Station to Boston takes 6h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
Baltimore to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Boston is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $230 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $95–550
- First Class
- $290–900
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Baltimore to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Baltimore to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Boston is 397 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Baltimore to Boston.
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