There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Northfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Montpelier Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0260
4h 55m$30–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Springfield to Montpelier Amtraktrain Vermonter
8h 8m$173–267Drive 173.8 mi
- Drive from Boston to Northfieldcar 173.8 mi
3h 7m$30–43Ferry, fly, taxi
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)plane BOS - RUT
- Take the taxi from Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) to Northfieldtaxi
4h 41m$209–270
Boston to Northfield by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Northfield is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Northfield is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Northfield. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Depot Square via Montpelier Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Northfield. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Montpelier Amtrak via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Boston and Northfield is 199 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Northfield without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Boston to Northfield, including transfers.
Boston to Northfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Northfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Northfield is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Northfield, VT, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Montpelier Transit Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Northfield via Springfield and Montpelier Amtrak in around 8h 8m.
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Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Montpelier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Montpelier Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Montpelier Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Northfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montpelier Transit Center station.
Boston to Northfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Northfield is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Boston to Northfield.
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