There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Vermont by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus Greyhound US0260
4h 10m$30–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
11h 6m$90–229Drive 216 mi
- Drive from Boston to Burlingtoncar 216 mi
3h 49m$40–57Ferry, fly to Lebanon
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lebanon (LEB)plane BOS - LEB
2h 54m$108–140Ferry, fly to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport
- 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
4h 20m$84–120
Boston to Vermont by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Vermont is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Vermont is to ferry and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $100 - $140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Vermont. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Burlington via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Boston and Vermont is 227 miles. The road distance is 217.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Vermont without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $30 - $60.
The bus from Boston to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Boston to Vermont bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Vermont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Vermont is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $230 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Vermont, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Burlington via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Lebanon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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
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 Vermont bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr station.
Boston to Vermont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Vermont is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Boston to Vermont.
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