There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Rice University by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane BOS - IAH
6h 13m$103–368Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
37h 38m$251–463Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
44h 51m$244–1,456Drive 1,821.1 mi
- Drive from Boston to Rice Universitycar 1,821.1 mi
31h 21m$333–481Bus
- Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
41h 58m$191–532Train, bus via Chicago
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
2d 1h$279–1,365
Boston to Rice University by train, bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Rice University is to fly which costs $100 - $370 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Rice University is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $100 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Rice University. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Mem Hrm Hosp/houston Zoo Stn Nb via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Atlanta Bus Station and Magnolia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 58m.
The distance between Boston and Rice University is 1632 miles. The road distance is 1831.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Rice University without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 37h 38m and costs $250 - $470.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Boston to Rice University, including transfers.
Boston to Rice University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Rice University is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $250 - $470 and takes 37h 38m.
Boston to Rice University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rice University is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 7:47 AM in Boston and 6:47 AM in Rice University.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rice University, TX, USA?
JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Rice University via New York Midtown, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, and Mem Hrm Hosp/houston Zoo Stn Nb in around 37h 38m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $29–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Rice University is 1832 miles. It takes approximately 31h 21m to drive from Boston to Rice University.
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