There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Prospect by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
2h 46m$86–716Drive 127.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Prospectcar 127.6 mi
2h 21m$24–34Bus via Hartford
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus 928
3h 48m$33–66Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus 928
3h 54m$27–49
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Prospect is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Prospect is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Prospect. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at E Main St @ Phoenix St via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Prospect. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at New Haven via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Boston and Prospect is 174 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Prospect without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $85 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Boston to Prospect, including transfers.
Boston to Prospect bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Prospect train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Prospect is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $85 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Hartford, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Prospect, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Prospect via Hartford, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Main St @ Atheneum Sq, and E Main St @ Phoenix St in around 3h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–6
Bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Prospect bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Hartford station.
Boston to Prospect train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Prospect is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Boston to Prospect.
There are 257+ hotels available in Prospect.











