There are 8 ways to get from Montreal to Boston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)YUL - BOS
3h 53m$163–493Bus, drive to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Montreal, PQ to Cornwall, ON
- Drive from Cornwall, ON to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)
- Fly from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)MSS - BOS
4h 25m$63–404Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Montreal to BostonGreyhound US0260
7h 15m$65–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationAdirondack
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to BostonLake Shore Limited
13h 55m$85–469Drive 304.2 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Boston304.2 mi
5h 34m$70–101Bus to Lebanon, fly
- Take the bus from Montreal to White River Junction Bus Station
- Fly from Lebanon (LEB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LEB - BOS
7h 5m$140–232Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)YOW - BOS
6h 14m$189–541Bus via Burlington
- Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit CtrGreyhound US0260
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Anderson/Woburn - BuswayBurlington
8h 4m
Montreal to Boston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Boston is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $160 - $500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montreal and arriving at Boston. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at Boston via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Montreal and Boston is 266 miles. The road distance is 306 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Montreal to Boston, including transfers.
Montreal to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montreal station.
Montreal to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $160 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 7h 15m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $470 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Boston, MA, USA?
Air Canada flies from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Montreal to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Lebanon to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Massena International Airport-Richards Field to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–450
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montreal to White River Junction Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-866-488-4452
- customerservice@megabus.com
- Website
- ca.megabus.com
Bus from Montreal, PQ to Cornwall, ON
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Website
- https://ca.megabus.com/
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $7–45
- Adult Standard
- $14–55
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Anderson/Woburn - Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Montreal to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Boston is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Montreal to Boston.
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