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

The distance between Boston and Denver is around 1,875 miles (3,018km) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 7h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Boston to Denver by ferry, plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Provincetown Ferry Terminal then fly from Provincetown (PVC) to Denver (DEN).

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Flight time5h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $505
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
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Bus

Take the bus to Newark Penn Station and then to Denver.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $275
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Denver.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance1,978 miles (3,183km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boston and Denver

There are several options for getting from Boston to Denver by ferry, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $250 and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $505.

The distance between Boston and Denver is around 1,875 miles (3,018km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,765 miles (2,841km)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Boston and Denver by ferry and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boston to Denver is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx $505.

The cheapest way to travel between Boston and Denver, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $250 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Boston and Denver. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Boston to Denver. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Amtrak run train services between Boston and Denver. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 16h, 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 Boston and Denver. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boston to Denver. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newark Penn Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Boltbus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Boston and Denver. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Boston to Denver. We recommend that you take a ferry to Provincetown Ferry Terminal then fly from Provincetown (PVC) to Denver (DEN). instead which will take 7h 55m.

The closest major airport to Denver is Denver International Airport (DEN) (DEN) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Denver. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) (COS) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) (CYS) 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 Boston and Denver. The distance is around 1,978 miles (3,183km) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boston to Denver is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around $505.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boston and Denver

Transport options from Boston to Denver
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
7h 55m
$505
twice daily3,018km (1,875 miles)
Train
1 day 16h
$250
twice daily3,293km (2,046 miles)
Bus
2 days
$275
once daily3,390km (2,107 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
$195
on demand3,183km (1,978 miles)

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Airports near Denver

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

DEN
Denver International Airport (DEN)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Denver
COS
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66 miles (107km) from Denver
CYS
Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98 miles (158km) from Denver