There are 8 ways to get from Baltimore to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 30m$56–308Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
8h 17m$68–106Drive 394.2 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Bostoncar 394.2 mi
7h 24m$68–98Fly 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$71–417Train 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
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
8h 20m$70–130Fly 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
5h 55m$105–632
Baltimore to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Boston is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 24m.
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 every four hours, 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 via New York, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 17m.
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, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Boston via New York Midtown in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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 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 New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown 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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