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How to get fromMinneapolis to Bostonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Minneapolis to Boston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MSP - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    6h 43m
    $101–448

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    32h 17m
    $772–1,252

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    34h 32m
    $249–407

  4. Drive  1,388.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Bostoncar car 1,388.1 mi
    23h 31m
    $238–343

  5. Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MSP - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    7h 6m
    $189–882

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MSP - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    8h 24m
    $131–616

  7. Fly to Portland, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland (PWM)plane plane MSP - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    7h 48m
    $147–655

  8. Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane plane MSP - HYA
    2. Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus bus
    8h 34m
    $175–826

  9. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MSP - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    9h 16m
    $365–608

  10. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane MSP - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    9h 8m
    $324–1,081

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    33h 58m
    $636–1,058

Minneapolis to Boston by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$772Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,172.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Boston via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 32h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Boston via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 34h 32m.

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