There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Cape Horn by ferry, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BOS - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 5m$304–544Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PVD - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Colfaxbus
14h 26m$258–970Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
3d$1,782–2,887Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Colfaxbus
3d 1h$602–911Drive 2,953.7 mi
- Drive from Boston to Cape Horncar 2,953.7 mi
47h 1m$505–730Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BOS - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Colfaxbus
13h 15m$262–964Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PVD - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 11m$270–990Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BOS - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 55m$346–541Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane EWR - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 18m$566–1,417Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane JFK - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 27m$268–1,457
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cape Horn is to ferry and fly and train which costs $300 - $550 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cape Horn is to ferry and fly and train which takes 13h 5m and costs $300 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Cape Horn. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Colfax via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Cape Horn station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
The distance between Boston and Cape Horn is 2716 miles. The road distance is 2971 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Cape Horn without a car is to train which takes 3 days 0h and costs $1,700 - $2,900.
It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Boston to Cape Horn, including transfers.
Boston to Cape Horn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Cape Horn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Cape Horn is to train which takes 3 days 0h and costs $1,700 - $2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $950 and takes 3 days 1h.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cape Horn, Placer County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Cape Horn via Chicago Union Station and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 3d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Cape Horn via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Colfax in around 3d 1h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–2,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Train from South Station to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–290
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Cape Horn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Cape Horn is 3h behind Boston. It is currently 8:39 PM in Boston and 5:39 PM in Cape Horn.
Boston to Cape Horn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Cape Horn is 2971 miles. It takes approximately 47h 1m to drive from Boston to Cape Horn.
There are 88+ hotels available in Cape Horn.















