There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Troy by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, 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 to Boston Logan Airport, fly
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BOS - STL
6h 3m$402–908Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Barnstable Airportbus
- Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane HYA - STL
9h 1m$192–772Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
28h 58m$391–952Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
29h 16m$244–375Drive 1,131 mi
- Drive from Boston to Troycar 1,131 mi
20h 8m$207–299Bus via FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS station
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2619
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
33h 5m$225–344
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Troy is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 20h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Troy is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $400 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Troy station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Troy station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS station via Chicago Union Station and CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 58m.
The distance between Boston and Troy is 1092 miles. The road distance is 1137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Troy without a car is to train which takes 28h 58m and costs $390 - $950.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Boston to Troy, including transfers.
Boston to Troy bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Troy train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Troy is to train which takes 28h 58m and costs $390 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 29h 16m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Troy, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Troy via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, and FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS station in around 28h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Troy via Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 29h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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
- $270–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Troy bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Troy is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 3:07 PM in Boston and 2:07 PM in Troy.
Boston to Troy train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Troy is 1138 miles. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from Boston to Troy.
There are 75+ hotels available in Troy.








