There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Toronto by plane, shuttle, 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 Billy Bishop Toronto City • 4h 4m
Cheapest option
Bus via New York • 15h 35m
6 alternative options
Fly to Toronto • 4h 31m
Fly to Buffalo, shuttle • 5h 36m
Bus • 14h 35m
Train via Utica • 16h 48m
Train • 17h 11m
Drive • 9h 31m
Boston to Toronto by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Toronto is to bus via New York which costs $55 - $210 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Toronto via Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Utica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
The distance between Boston and Toronto is 707 km. The road distance is 883.2 km.
The best way to get from Boston to Toronto without a car is to bus which takes 14h 35m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Boston to Toronto, including transfers.
Boston to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 14h 35m, you could also train via Utica, which costs $55 - $240 and takes 16h 48m.
- Distance: 706.6 km
- Duration: 4h 4m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Toronto, ON, Canada?
Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Boston to Toronto every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Toronto via Syracuse Bus Station in around 14h 35m.
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Boston to Billy Bishop Toronto City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $800
Flights from Boston to Billy Bishop Toronto City via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $800
Flights from Boston to Toronto via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $900
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Boston to Billy Bishop Toronto City via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $1,000
Flights from Boston to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $1,000
Flights from Boston to Toronto via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $1,000
Flights from Boston to Toronto via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $850
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $900
Flights from Boston to Buffalo via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to Toronto via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to Toronto via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $700
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $17 - $65
- Child Coach - short notice
- $35 - $60
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $35 - $110
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45 - $110
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $65 - $220
- Business Seat - short notice
- $75 - $210
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $45 - $180
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Utica to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $150
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $75 - $150
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $75 - $120
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $65 - $85
Train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100 - $180
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $130 - $180
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $130 - $160
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $100 - $130
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.
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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
- $65 - $450
- Business Seat - Adult
- $70 - $500
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $120 - $410
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $240 - $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.
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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
- Phone
- 905-374-8111
- airsales@niagaraairbus.com
- Website
- niagaraairbus.com
Shuttle from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $120 - $430
- Website
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
- Book at
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26 - $100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $26 - $100
Bus from New York Midtown to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $55 - $180
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Boston to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Boston to Toronto train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Toronto is 883 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Boston to Toronto.
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