There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Phoenix, AZ by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BOS - PHX
6h 49m$213–493Train, bus via Flagstaff
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2d 12h$779–1,699Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
2d 15h$454–848Drive 2,602.1 mi
- Drive from Boston to Phoenix, AZcar 2,602.1 mi
43h 44m$475–686Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus
3d 11h$890–2,023
Boston to Phoenix, AZ by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Phoenix, AZ is to fly which costs $210 - $500 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Phoenix, AZ is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $210 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Phoenix, AZ. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Phoenix via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Boston and Phoenix, AZ is 2318 miles. The road distance is 2617.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Phoenix, AZ without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 2 days 12h and costs $750 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Boston to Phoenix, AZ, including transfers.
Boston to Phoenix, AZ bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Phoenix, AZ is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $210 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $850 and takes 2 days 15h.
Boston to Phoenix, AZ bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Phoenix, AZ is 3h behind Boston. It is currently 6:41 AM in Boston and 3:41 AM in Phoenix, AZ.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Phoenix via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, El Paso Bus Station, and El Paso in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Phoenix via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Phoenix via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Phoenix, AZ is 2617 miles. It takes approximately 43h 44m to drive from Boston to Phoenix, AZ.
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