How to travel from Boston to Palm Beach, United States of America

The distance between Boston and Palm Beach is around 1,341 miles (2,158km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Boston to Palm Beach by 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY then Orlando and then to West Palm Beach.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $240
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Palm Beach.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Distance1,427 miles (2,296km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boston and Palm Beach

There are several options for getting from Boston to Palm Beach by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around $205 and will take around 5h 10m.

The distance between Boston and Palm Beach is around 1,341 miles (2,158km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,210 miles (1,947km)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Boston and Palm Beach by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boston to Palm Beach is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx $205.

The cheapest way to travel between Boston and Palm Beach, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around $205 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Boston and Palm Beach. We recommend that you fly from Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boston and Palm Beach. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boston to Palm Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY, Orlando and West Palm Beach. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Boston and Palm Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h 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 Palm Beach. We recommend that you fly from Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Palm Beach is Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (PBI) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) (MIA) 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 Palm Beach. The distance is around 1,427 miles (2,296km) by road and it will take around 24hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boston to Palm Beach is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around $205.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boston and Palm Beach

Transport options from Boston to Palm Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 10m
$205
every 4 hours2,158km (1,341 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
$240
once daily2,515km (1,563 miles)
Drive
24hrs
$140
on demand2,296km (1,427 miles)

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Airports near Palm Beach

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

PBI
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Palm Beach
FLL
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
International Airport
Distance
43 miles (69km) from Palm Beach
MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA)
International Airport
Distance
58 miles (94km) from Palm Beach