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How to get fromAlton to Bostonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane STL - BOS
    3h 4m
    $410–909

  2. Drive 1,147.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Bostoncar car 1,147.9 mi
    20h 36m
    $210–303

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    27h 19m
    $420–882

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    32h 7m
    $283–418

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    32h 34m
    $241–430

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,063.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Boston via Alton Station and Chicago Union Station in around 27h 19m.

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