There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Townshend by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Bus via Springfield
best- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Brattleborobus Greyhound US0255s
4h 13m$74–106Drive 112.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Townshendcar 112.7 mi
2h 56m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Springfield to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
6h 15m$209–298Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Dartmouth Collegebus Boston Logan Int. Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Webster Hall to I-91 Exit 6 Park & Ridebus 71
5h 29m$157–196
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Townshend is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Townshend is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Townshend. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Brattleboro via Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Townshend station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Bellows Falls Amtrak Station via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Boston and Townshend is 165 miles. The road distance is 113.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Townshend without a car is to bus via Springfield which takes 4h 13m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Boston to Townshend, including transfers.
Boston to Townshend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Townshend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Townshend is to bus via Springfield which takes 4h 13m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $300 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Townshend, VT, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Townshend via Springfield Union Station and Brattleboro in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Townshend via Springfield and Bellows Falls Amtrak Station in around 6h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Bellows Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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 Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Brattleboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1-800-637-0123
- info@dartmouthcoach.com
- Website
- Dartmouth Coach
Bus from Boston South Buses to Dartmouth College
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Dartmouth Coach
- Phone
- +1 802-464-8487
- info@moover.com
- Website
- DVTA MOOver
Bus from Webster Hall to I-91 Exit 6 Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- DVTA MOOver
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Townshend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Boston to Townshend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Townshend is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Boston to Townshend.
There are 246+ hotels available in Townshend.