There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Monterey by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Springfield
best- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield to Leebus Bz 2423 / ...
3h 30m$50–81Drive 123.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Montereycar 123.8 mi
2h 30m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 30m$138–198Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Leebus Greyhound US0270s
3h 41m$54–76
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Monterey is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Lee via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Monterey station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Boston and Monterey is 140 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Monterey without a car is to bus via Springfield which takes 3h 30m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Boston to Monterey, including transfers.
Boston to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Monterey is to bus via Springfield which takes 3h 30m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Monterey, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Monterey via Springfield Union Station, Springfield, and Lee in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Lee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Lee
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Boston to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Monterey is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Boston to Monterey.
There are 131+ hotels available in Monterey.