There are 4 ways to get from Canada to Boston by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171
14h 25m$91–146Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Uticatrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 20m$162–444Drive 546.4 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Bostoncar 546.4 mi
9h 43m$125–181Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
16h 25m$96–151
Canada to Boston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canada to Boston is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Canada to Boston is to drive which takes 9h 43m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Canada to Boston. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Boston via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Canada station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Boston via Utica Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Canada and Boston is 578 miles. The road distance is 549.6 miles.
The best way to get from Canada to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 14h 25m to get from Canada to Boston, including transfers.
Canada to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Canada to Boston train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Canada to Boston is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $450 and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between Canada and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Toronto to Boston via Buffalo in around 14h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Boston via Utica and Utica Amtrak Station in around 16h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $80–190
- Business
- $110–230
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $90–200
- Economy Plus
- $100–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Canada to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Canada to Boston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Utica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canada to Boston is 550 miles. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Canada to Boston.
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