What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Alaska?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Alaska is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Alaska?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Alaska is to fly and drive which takes 6h 15m and costs $460 - $1,100.

How far is it from Boston to Alaska?

The distance between Boston and Alaska is 879 km. The road distance is 974.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Alaska?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Boston to Alaska, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Boston and Alaska?

Alaska is 1h ahead of Boston. It is currently 1:08 PM in Boston and 2:08 PM in Alaska.

Can I drive from Boston to Alaska?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Alaska is 974 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Boston to Alaska.

Where can I stay near Alaska?

There are four+ hotels available in Alaska.

Boston to Alaska - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Alaska by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Charlottetown Airport, bus, taxi
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)plane BOS - YYG
2. Take the bus from Charlottetown, PE - Chtown Mall to Summerside, PE - Tax Centrebus
3. Take the taxi from Summerside, PE - Tax Centre to Alaskataxi
8h 22m
$539–1,295
Drive 974.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Alaskacar 974.3 km
11h 21m
$193–279
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus
2. Take the train from Montréal to Monctontrain
3. Drive from Shediac to Alaskacar
31h 11m
$356–759
Fly to Greater Moncton International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane BOS - YQM
2. Drive from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Alaskacar
6h 15m
$463–1,025
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Monctontrain
4. Drive from Shediac to Alaskacar
37h 10m
$471–1,021
Train, drive via New York
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Monctontrain
4. Drive from Moncton to Alaskacar
38h 1m
$520–1,949

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Alaska.

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Distance: 878.8 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Alaska, PE, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Alaska. However, you can fly to Charlottetown Airport (YYG), walk to Airport/Maple Hills & Sherwood, take the bus to Royalty Crossing Mall Shelter Transfer Hub, take the bus to Summerside, PE - Tax Centre, then take the taxi to Alaska. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Alaska via Montreal, Ontario / Berri, Station Place-des-Arts, Montréal, Moncton, Moncton, and Shediac in around 31h 11m.

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