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

The distance between Austin and Boston is around 1,805 miles (2,905km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Austin to Boston by plane, bus, ferry, 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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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Austin (AUS) to Provincetown (PVC) then take a ferry to World Trade Center Pier Boston MA.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $1,135
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Bus

Take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Atlanta - Marta Civic Center Station then New York Midtown and then to Boston.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $280
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Boston.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $260
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Drive

Drive to Boston.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance1,950 miles (3,138km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Austin and Boston

There are several options for getting from Austin to Boston by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $260 and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $1,135.

The distance between Austin and Boston is around 1,805 miles (2,905km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,694 miles (2,726km)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Austin and Boston by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Austin to Boston is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx $1,135.

The cheapest way to travel between Austin and Boston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $260 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Austin and Boston. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Austin to Boston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

Amtrak run train services between Austin and Boston. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Austin and Boston. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Austin to Boston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Atlanta - Marta Civic Center Station and New York Midtown. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Flixbus USA, Megabus, Greyhound USA and Peter Pan Bus Lines run regular bus services between Austin and Boston. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Austin to Boston. We recommend that you fly from Austin (AUS) to Manchester (MHT) then take the bus to Boston South Buses. instead which will take 6h 40m.

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 Austin and Boston. The distance is around 1,950 miles (3,138km) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Austin to Boston is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around $445.

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Transport options from Austin to Boston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
6h 35m
$1,135
every 20 mins2,905km (1,805 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 40m
$445
hourly2,945km (1,830 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
$280
6 times a week3,362km (2,089 miles)
Bus via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum1 day 19h
$335
once daily3,333km (2,071 miles)
Train
2 days 3h
$260
once daily3,594km (2,233 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
$195
on demand3,138km (1,950 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