There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Lake Erie by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BOS - CLE
4h 14m$147–963Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171
11h 18m$80–122Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 10m$127–298Drive 453.6 mi
- Drive from Boston to Buffalocar 453.6 mi
7h 54m$83–120Ferry, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BOS - BUF
5h 12m$91–590Bus via Ithaca
- Take the bus from Boston to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus Adt N806-D / ...
13h 47m$86–129
Boston to Lake Erie by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lake Erie is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Lake Erie is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $140 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Lake Erie. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Niagara Street & Massachusetts Avenue via Ellicott Street & MTC Static and Niagara Street & West Delavan Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Lake Erie station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Boston and Lake Erie is 577 miles. The road distance is 456.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Lake Erie without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Boston to Lake Erie, including transfers.
Boston to Lake Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Lake Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Lake Erie is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 14h 10m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lake Erie, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–300 and the journey takes 11h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Lake Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Boston to Lake Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lake Erie is 456 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Boston to Lake Erie.
There are 57+ hotels available in Lake Erie.