Vancouver to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, I-93, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver to Boston by plane, train, bus or car

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Fly Vancouver to Boston • 8h 17m

Fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Boston (BOS) YVR - BOS

$145 - $810

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Train to Seattle, fly to Boston • 11h 30m

Take the train from Vancouver Pacific Central Station to Seattle King Street Station
Fly from Seattle (SEA) to Boston (BOS) SEA - BOS

$180 - $533

Fly Vancouver to Providence, train • 12h 40m

Fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Providence (PVD) YVR - PVD
Take the train from Providence Amtrak Station to Boston South Station

$262 - $1,666

Fly Vancouver to Manchester, I-93 • 12h 22m

Fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Manchester (MHT) YVR - MHT
Take the I-93 from North Londonderry, NH - exit 5 to Boston, MA

$266 - $926

Train via Chicago Union Station • 2 days 23h

Take the train from Vancouver Pacific Central Station to Everett Amtrak Station
Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Boston South Station

$422 - $1,261

Bus • 3 days 17h

Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Portland, OR
Take the bus from Portland, Or to Denver, Co
Take the bus from Denver, Co to Frisco
Take the bus from Frisco to New York, Ny
Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA

$366 - $545

Train VIA Rail • 4 days 14h

Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto
Take the train from Toronto to Utica
Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Boston South Station

$552 - $972

Drive • 2 days 3h

Drive from Vancouver to Boston 3247.5 miles

$430 - $650

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

The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Boston is to fly which costs $180 - $1,100 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The quickest way to get from Vancouver to Boston is to fly which costs $180 - $1,100 and takes 8h 17m.

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Is there a direct bus between Vancouver and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver, BC and arriving at South Station, Boston, MA via Portland, Or, Denver, Co, Frisco and Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.

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Is there a direct train between Vancouver and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Vancouver station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Pacific Central Station and arriving at Boston South Station via Everett Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

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How far is it from Vancouver to Boston?

The distance between Vancouver and Boston is 4024 km. The road distance is 5196 km.

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

The best way to get from Vancouver to Boston without a car is to train which takes 2 days 23h and costs $550 - $1,700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Vancouver to Boston, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Vancouver to Boston bus from?

Vancouver to Boston bus services, operated by Boltbus, depart from Vancouver, BC station.

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Where do I catch the Vancouver to Boston train from?

Vancouver to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Pacific Central Station.

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Train, bus or fly from Vancouver to Boston?

The best way to get from Vancouver to Boston is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $180 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 23h, you could also bus, which costs $470 - $750 and takes 3 days 17h.

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Distance: 2515.2 miles
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Vancouver, Canada and Boston, MA, USA?

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and four other airlines fly from Vancouver to Boston hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Boston via Everett Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2 days 23h.

Airlines

Delta

Website: delta.com

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 7h 47m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $200 - $1,200

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 8h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170 - $1,100

Flights from Seattle to Boston

Ave. Duration: 5h 19m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150 - $750

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 7h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150 - $750

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Detroit

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $150 - $750

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Detroit

Ave. Duration: 8h 5m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $250 - $1,500

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Atlanta

Ave. Duration: 9h 29m
When: Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $290 - $1,700

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Seattle, Detroit

Ave. Duration: 9h 49m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $260 - $1,500

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Minneapolis, Detroit

Ave. Duration: 13h 5m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $250 - $1,500

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Detroit

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $260 - $1,600

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Seattle, Detroit

Ave. Duration: 12h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $270 - $1,600

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Minneapolis, Detroit

Ave. Duration: 13h
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $260 - $1,600

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Minneapolis, New York La Guardia

Ave. Duration: 13h 55m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $270 - $1,600

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Toronto, New York La Guardia

Ave. Duration: 11h 10m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $210 - $850

Air Canada

Website: aircanada.com

Flights from Vancouver to Boston

Ave. Duration: 5h 29m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190 - $800

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Montreal

Ave. Duration: 7h 9m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190 - $800

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 7h 36m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190 - $800

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 9h 24m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $310 - $1,600

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 8h 17m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $320 - $1,700

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Edmonton, Toronto

Ave. Duration: 11h 24m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $320 - $1,700

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Calgary, Toronto

Ave. Duration: 11h 49m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $310 - $1,600

United Airlines

Website: united.com

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190 - $800

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 51m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170 - $950

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170 - $950

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 7h 14m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $180 - $950

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 8h 17m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $320 - $1,700

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website: alaskaair.com

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 7h 30m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $250 - $1,200

Flights from Seattle to Boston

Ave. Duration: 5h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $850

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Portland

Ave. Duration: 7h 5m
When: Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $200 - $850

WestJet

Website: westjet.com

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 7h 47m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $200 - $1,200

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 8h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170 - $1,100

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Toronto, New York La Guardia

Ave. Duration: 11h 10m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $210 - $850

JetBlue Airways

Website: jetblue.com

Flights from Seattle to Boston

Ave. Duration: 5h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $750

American Airlines

Website: aa.com

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 7h 8m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $800

Southwest Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $250 - $900

Train operators

Amtrak

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.

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Phone: +1 215-856-7924
Website: amtrak.com

Train from Vancouver Pacific Central Station to Seattle King Street Station

Ave. Duration: 4h 25m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $35 - $85
Website: amtrak.com

Coach Seat: $35 - $55
Flexi Coach Seat: $60 - $95
Business Coach Seat: $60 - $85
Room: $180 - $250

Train from Vancouver Pacific Central Station to Everett Amtrak Station

Ave. Duration: 3h 15m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $30 - $75
Website: amtrak.com

Coach Seat: $30 - $50
Flexi Coach Seat: $55 - $85
Business Coach Seat: $50 - $75
Room: $160 - $240

Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station

Ave. Duration: 44h 16m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $260 - $800
Website: amtrak.com

Coach Seat: $260 - $390
Flexi Coach Seat: $470 - $700
Business Coach Seat: $550 - $800
Room: $1,000 - $1,400

Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston South Station

Ave. Duration: 21h 31m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $130 - $390
Website: amtrak.com

Coach Seat: $130 - $200
Flexi Coach Seat: $240 - $340
Business Coach Seat: $280 - $390
Room: $500 - $750

Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Boston South Station

Ave. Duration: 7h 41m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $50 - $140
Website: amtrak.com

Coach Seat: $50 - $80
Flexi Coach Seat: $90 - $140
Business Coach Seat: $95 - $140
Room: $240 - $330

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There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver to Boston by plane, train, bus or car

Recommended option

Fly Vancouver to Boston • 8h 17m

7 alternative options

Train to Seattle, fly to Boston • 11h 30m

Fly Vancouver to Providence, train • 12h 40m

Fly Vancouver to Manchester, I-93 • 12h 22m

Train via Chicago Union Station • 2 days 23h

Bus • 3 days 17h

Train VIA Rail • 4 days 14h

Drive • 2 days 3h

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vancouver, Canada and Boston, MA, USA?

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Minneapolis

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Toronto

Flights from Seattle to Boston

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Minneapolis

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Detroit

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Detroit

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Atlanta

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Seattle, Detroit

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Minneapolis, Detroit

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Detroit

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Seattle, Detroit

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Minneapolis, Detroit

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Minneapolis, New York La Guardia

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Toronto, New York La Guardia

Flights from Vancouver to Boston

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Montreal

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Toronto

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Toronto

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Chicago O'Hare

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Edmonton, Toronto

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Calgary, Toronto

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Toronto

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Denver

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Chicago O'Hare

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Chicago O'Hare

Flights from Vancouver to Providence via Chicago O'Hare

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Seattle

Flights from Seattle to Boston

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Portland

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Minneapolis

Flights from Vancouver to Boston via Toronto

Flights from Vancouver to Manchester via Toronto, New York La Guardia

Flights from Seattle to Boston

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Chicago O'Hare

Flights from Seattle to Boston via Chicago Midway

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Train from Vancouver Pacific Central Station to Seattle King Street Station

Train from Vancouver Pacific Central Station to Everett Amtrak Station

Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station

Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston South Station

Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Boston South Station

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Train from Providence Amtrak Station to Boston South Station

Train from Providence to South Station

Train from Vancouver to Toronto

Train from Toronto to Utica

Bus from North Londonderry, NH - exit 5 to Boston, MA

Bus from Vancouver, BC to Portland, OR

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Bus from Portland, Or to Denver, Co

Bus from Denver, Co to Frisco

Bus from Frisco to New York, Ny

Bus from New York, Ny to Boston, Ma

Bus from Denver Bus Center - Greyhound to Frisco Transfer Center

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Bus from Denver Bus Center - Greyhound to Frisco

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY to South Station, Boston, MA

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