There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Montreal by ferry, plane, 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.
Ferry, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane BOS - YUL
4h 26m$232–654Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus Greyhound US0260
7h 35m$65–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain Adirondack
17h 3m$206–1,349Drive 489.9 km
- Drive from Boston to Montrealcar 489.9 km
5h 36m$100–144Ferry, fly to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, drive
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)plane BOS - MSS
- Drive from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Montrealcar
4h 47m$96–524Bus via Concord
- Take the bus from Boston - South Station to Concord, NHbus Logan Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Concord to Montrealbus Greyhound US0260
9h$77–119
Boston to Montreal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Montreal is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Montreal is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $230 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Montreal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
The distance between Boston and Montreal is 433 km. The road distance is 489.9 km.
The best way to get from Boston to Montreal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 26m 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, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Montreal is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $1,400 and takes 17h 3m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Montreal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Montreal Central Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 17h 3m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Concord to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–14
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–14
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Montreal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Boston to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Montreal is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Boston to Montreal.
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