There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Oberlin by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BOS - CLE
4h 16m$199–1,040Drive 671.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Oberlincar 671.9 mi
11h 43m$123–178Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
15h 30m$150–215Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 57m$414–627
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Oberlin is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Oberlin is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $190 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Oberlin. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Oberlin station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Elyria Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
The distance between Boston and Oberlin is 591 miles. The road distance is 675.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Oberlin without a car is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Boston to Oberlin, including transfers.
Boston to Oberlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Oberlin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Oberlin is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $150 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $650 and takes 15h 57m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Oberlin, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–180 and the journey takes 13h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Elyria Station once daily. Tickets cost $380–600 and the journey takes 15h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Oberlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Boston to Oberlin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Oberlin is 676 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Boston to Oberlin.
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