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

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Boston is to bus which costs $160 - $320 and takes 28h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Boston is to bus and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Boston. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Boston via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 53m.

How far is it from Effingham to Boston?

The distance between Effingham and Boston is 1010 miles. The road distance is 1056.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Effingham to Boston without a car is to train which takes 26h 53m and costs $380 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Effingham to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Boston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Effingham to Boston train from?

Effingham to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.

Train or bus from Effingham to Boston?

The best way to get from Effingham to Boston is to train which takes 26h 53m and costs $380 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 28h 5m.

Where does the Effingham to Boston bus arrive?

Effingham to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

What is the time difference between Effingham and Boston?

Boston is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 8:46 AM in Effingham and 9:46 AM in Boston.

Where does the Effingham to Boston train arrive?

Effingham to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Effingham to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Boston is 1056 miles. It takes approximately 18h 48m to drive from Effingham to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Effingham to Boston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Effingham to Boston?

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Effingham to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Effingham to Boston by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DEC - BOS
7h
$101–446
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
26h 53m
$384–778
Bus
1. Take the bus from Effingham to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
28h 5m
$169–320
Drive 1,050.3 mi
1. Drive from Effingham to Bostoncar 1,050.3 mi
18h 48m
$192–277
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane STL - BOS
5h 53m
$148–681
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane CMI - BOS
7h 18m
$126–488
Bus to Indianapolis, fly
1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IND - BOS
7h 14m
$181–517
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
8h 9m
$163–674

Effingham to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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26h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,004.5 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Effingham to Boston via Newark Penn Station in around 28h 5m.

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