There are 5 ways to get from Essex Junction to Boston by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Bostonbus Greyhound US0260
6h 5m$36–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain Vermonter
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 19m$101–207Drive 212 mi
- Drive from Essex Junction to Bostoncar 212 mi
3h 46m$39–56Train to Lebanon, fly
- Take the train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station to White River Junction Stationtrain
- Fly from Lebanon (LEB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LEB - BOS
4h 10m$133–199Drive to Saranac Lake, fly
- Drive from Essex Junction to Saranac Lake (SLK)car
- Fly from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane SLK - BOS
4h 32m$105–209
Essex Junction to Boston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essex Junction to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Essex Junction to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex Junction to Boston. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Street at Brownell Library and arriving at Boston via Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Essex Junction station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Essex Junction and Boston is 233 miles. The road distance is 213.2 miles.
The best way to get from Essex Junction to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Essex Junction to Boston, including transfers.
Essex Junction to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr station.
Essex Junction to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Essex Junction to Boston is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Essex Junction, VT, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station to Boston via Springfield in around 8h 19m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Lebanon to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
Flights from Saranac Lake to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station to White River Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Essex Junction to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Essex Junction to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essex Junction to Boston is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Essex Junction to Boston.
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