There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Montreal by plane, bus, 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Montreal • 3h 42m
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 25m
3 alternative options
Fly to Massena, bus • 5h 8m
Train • 16h 20m
Drive • 5h 31m
Boston to Montreal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Montreal is to bus which costs $35 - $85 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Montreal is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $150 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Montreal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Montreal station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Montreal Central Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Boston and Montreal is 435 km. The road distance is 496.9 km.
The best way to get from Boston to Montreal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Boston to Montreal, including transfers.
Boston to Montreal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Montreal is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 8h 25m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $650 and takes 16h 20m.
- Distance: 434.6 km
- Duration: 3h 42m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Boston to Montreal 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Montreal twice daily. Tickets cost $45 - $120 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Boston to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $1,100
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Boston to Massena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $400
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70 - $700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $35 - $250
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $60 - $450
- Business Seat - Adult
- $70 - $490
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $120 - $400
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $230 - $700
- First Class - Adult
- $240 - $700
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $16 - $150
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $45 - $300
- Business Class Seat
- $150 - $360
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $80
- Child Coach - short notice
- $45 - $70
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $40 - $130
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55 - $130
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $80 - $250
- Business Seat - short notice
- $90 - $250
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $60 - $200
- Phone
- 1-866-488-4452
- customerservice@megabus.com
- Website
- ca.megabus.com
Bus from Cornwall, ON to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $75
- Website
- https://ca.megabus.com/
- Adult Standard
- $23 - $75
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10 - $60
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Boston to Montreal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Boston to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Montreal Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Montreal is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Boston to Montreal.
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