There are 6 ways to get from Carmel to Boston by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Boston (BOS)
Cheapest option
Bus via Ctc-F
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Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York
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Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
4 alternative options
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to New York
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Take the train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Boston
Bus
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Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to New York
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Take the bus from New York to Boston South Buses
Train
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Take the train from Indianapolis to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
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Take the train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Boston
Drive
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Drive from Carmel to Boston
Indianapolis (IND) to Boston (BOS) flights
The flight time between Indianapolis (IND) and Boston (BOS) is around 4h 1m and covers a distance of around 821 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 51 min. Services are operated by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and others. Typically 178 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Boston is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 15h 53m.
The quickest way to get from Carmel to Boston is to fly which costs $160 - $400 and takes 3h 14m.
The distance between Carmel and Boston is 804 miles. The road distance is 948.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Boston without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 9m and costs $190 - $450.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Carmel to Boston, including transfers.
The best way to get from Carmel to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $160 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $215 - $230 and takes 16h 10m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $460 and takes 26h 53m.
The quickest flight from Indianapolis Airport to Boston Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 11m.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Boston is 948 miles. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Carmel to Boston.
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, Delta and two other airlines offer flights from Indianapolis Airport to Boston Airport.
There are 328+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 803.8 miles
- Duration: 3h 14m
What companies run services between Carmel, IN, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Allegiant Air, American Airlines and three other airlines fly from Carmel to Boston hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carmel to Boston via Indianapolis, IN and New York in around 16h 10m.

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550
Flights from Indianapolis to Boston via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $450
Flights from Indianapolis to Boston via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $450

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Boston via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600

- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35 - $650

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Boston via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $380

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $260
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $35 - $130
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $65 - $230
- Business Seat - Adult
- $75 - $260
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $100 - $200
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $190 - $350
- First Class - Adult
- $210 - $390

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $130
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $20 - $65
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $130
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $170

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $95 - $140
- Premium
- $320 - $440
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $190 - $290
- Business Seat
- $200 - $290

Bus from Indianapolis, IN to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130
- Schedules at
- gotobus.com
- Book at
- gotobus.com

- Phone
- (888) 881-0887 / (617) 269-5468
- info@luckystarbus.com
- Website
- luckystarbus.com
Bus from New York to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40
- Schedules at
- luckystarbus.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $110
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $80 - $110
- Flexible
- $120 - $170
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $27 - $40
- Flexible
- $50 - $70

- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
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The best way to get from Carmel to Indianapolis Airport is to taxi which takes 42 min and costs $90 - $110.