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How to get fromBoston to Springfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BOS - SGF
    5h 46m
    $133–546

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane PVD - SGF
    8h 29m
    $126–526

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    33h 18m
    $429–915

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    33h 45m
    $220–472

  5. Drive 1,365.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Springfieldcar car 1,365.8 mi
    23h 58m
    $250–360

  6. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MHT - SGF
    7h 45m
    $154–684

  7. Bus via Newark

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    34h
    $209–418

Boston to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,243.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal and St Louis Bus Station in around 33h 45m.

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