There are 6 ways to get from Carthage to Boston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JLN - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
9h$114–440Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
35h 19m$413–953Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus
39h 5m$283–473Drive 1,420.7 mi
- Drive from Carthage to Bostoncar 1,420.7 mi
24h 55m$260–375Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane JLN - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
11h 5m$138–587Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane XNA - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
11h 16m$323–1,117
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carthage to Boston is to fly and train which costs $110 - $440 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Carthage to Boston is to fly and train which takes 9h and costs $110 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Carthage to Boston. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Boston via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.
The distance between Carthage and Boston is 1341 miles. The road distance is 1429 miles.
The best way to get from Carthage to Boston without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 19m and costs $410 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Carthage to Boston, including transfers.
Carthage to Boston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Carthage to Boston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Boston is 1h ahead of Carthage. It is currently 9:05 PM in Carthage and 10:05 PM in Boston.
Yes, the driving distance between Carthage to Boston is 1429 miles. It takes approximately 24h 55m to drive from Carthage to Boston.
What companies run services between Carthage, MO, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carthage to Boston via Joplin, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 39h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Manchester Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Manchester Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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