What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Springfield is to bus via Brookline which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Springfield is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $90 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Backlick Rd and Floyd Ave via Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Boston to Springfield?

The distance between Boston and Springfield is 415 miles. The road distance is 448.8 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $65 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Springfield?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Boston to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Springfield bus from?

Boston to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Springfield?

The best way to get from Boston to Springfield is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $950 and takes 8h 17m, you could also bus via Brookline, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Boston to Springfield bus arrive?

Boston to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Springfield is 449 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Boston to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 3058+ hotels available in Springfield.

Boston to Springfield - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
2h 35m
$93–566
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235
12h
$65–155
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 17m
$67–912
Bus via Brookline (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Brookline to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
11h 55m
$66–122
Drive 446.2 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Springfieldcar 446.2 mi
8h 26m
$82–118
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
2h 58m
$261–537
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 5m
$81–892

Boston to Springfield by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

111Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 413 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 54m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 4 hours.

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