How to travel from Anchorage to Boston, United States of America

The distance between Anchorage and Boston is around 3,680 miles (5,923km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Anchorage to Boston by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Boston (BOS).

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Flight time8h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $330
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Boston.

  • Duration3 days 14h
  • Distance4,600 miles (7,402km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Anchorage and Boston

There are several options for getting from Anchorage to Boston by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around $190 and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $330.

The distance between Anchorage and Boston is around 3,680 miles (5,923km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,368 miles (5,420km)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Anchorage and Boston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3 days 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Anchorage to Boston is to fly which takes around 9h 15m and will set you back approx $330.

The cheapest way to travel between Anchorage and Boston, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $190 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Anchorage and Boston. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Boston (BOS). instead which will take 9h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Anchorage and Boston. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Boston (BOS). instead which will take 9h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Anchorage and Boston. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at Boston (BOS) - via Seattle (SEA). The flight takes around 8h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Anchorage to Boston. There is however a flight that goes via Seattle (SEA). This services will take at least 9h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Anchorage to Boston typically takes around 8h 40m. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into Boston (BOS).

The closest major airport to Boston is Logan International Airport (BOS) (BOS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Boston. Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (ORH) and Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (MHT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Anchorage and Boston. The distance is around 4,600 miles (7,402km) by road and it will take around 3 days 14h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Anchorage to Boston is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around $330.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Anchorage and Boston

Transport options from Anchorage to Boston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
9h 15m
$330
every 15 mins6,347km (3,944 miles)
Plane and Bus9h 40m
$415
hourly6,020km (3,741 miles)
Plane and Train10hrs
$365
hourly6,026km (3,744 miles)
Fly to Hartford (BDL), Bus10h 50m
$190
every 4 hours5,923km (3,680 miles)
Drive
3 days 14h
$455
on demand7,402km (4,600 miles)

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Airports near Boston

The following major airports near Boston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BOS
Logan International Airport (BOS)
International Airport
Distance
2 miles (3km) from Boston
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42 miles (68km) from Boston
MHT
Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44 miles (70km) from Boston