There are 5 ways to get from Boston, MA to Montreal by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane BOS - YUL
4h 14m$216–666Fly to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, bus
cheapest- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)plane BOS - MSS
- Take the bus from Cornwall, ON to Montreal, PQbus
5h 41m$80–493Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus Greyhound US0260
8h 52m$92–186Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain Adirondack
14h 55m$158–415Drive 490.7 km
- Drive from Boston, MA to Montrealcar 490.7 km
5h 40m$95–138
Boston, MA to Montreal by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Montreal is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Montreal is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $210 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston, MA to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Montreal via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston, MA to Montreal station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Montreal Central Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
The distance between Boston, MA and Montreal is 433 km. The road distance is 490.7 km.
The best way to get from Boston, MA to Montreal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 52m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Boston, MA to Montreal, including transfers.
Boston, MA to Montreal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston, MA to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston, MA to Montreal is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $210 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 8h 52m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $420 and takes 14h 55m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?
Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Montreal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-866-488-4452
- customerservice@megabus.com
- Website
- ca.megabus.com
Bus from Cornwall, ON to Montreal, PQ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–75
- Website
- https://ca.megabus.com/
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10–60
- Adult Standard
- $24–75
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More Questions & Answers
Boston, MA to Montreal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Boston, MA to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston, MA to Montreal is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Boston, MA to Montreal.
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