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

The distance between Dallas and Boston is around 1,572 miles (2,530km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dallas 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 to Boston (BOS)

Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Boston (BOS).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    $335
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Nashville then New York and then to Boston South Buses.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $280
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $240
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Drive

Drive to Boston.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance1,756 miles (2,825km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dallas and Boston

There are several options for getting from Dallas to Boston by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $195 and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $335.

The distance between Dallas and Boston is around 1,572 miles (2,530km).

It takes around 5hrs to get from Dallas and Boston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dallas to Boston is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $335.

The cheapest way to travel between Dallas and Boston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $195 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dallas and Boston. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dallas 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 1 day 19h.

Amtrak run train services between Dallas and Boston. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 19h, 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 Dallas and Boston. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dallas to Boston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nashville, Bell Station Outbound and New York. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Greyhound USA, Bus Ticket Inc., Wanda Coach, Lucky Star Bus and Number 1 Bus run regular bus services between Dallas and Boston. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dallas and Boston. Flights depart from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) and arrive at Boston (BOS). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Dallas and Boston with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 35m.

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta and United Airlines fly between Dallas and Boston. Flights depart from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) and and arrive into Boston (BOS). These flights usually take around 3h 35m.

The flight from Dallas to Boston typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) 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 Dallas and Boston. The distance is around 1,756 miles (2,825km) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dallas to Boston is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $270.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dallas and Boston

Transport options from Dallas to Boston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Boston (BOS) + 4 similar
4h 30m
$335
every 20 mins2,530km (1,572 miles)
Fly5hrs
$270
every 30 mins2,552km (1,585 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 35m
$480
hourly2,645km (1,643 miles)
Plane and Train5h 50m
$425
hourly2,562km (1,592 miles)
Fly to Providence (PVD), Train7h 10m
$335
hourly2,595km (1,613 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 9h
$280
6 times a week2,974km (1,848 miles)
Bus via Nashville1 day 11h
$195
twice daily2,881km (1,790 miles)
Train
1 day 19h
$240
once daily3,218km (1,999 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
$175
on demand2,825km (1,756 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