There are 4 ways to get from Lake Ontario to Boston by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Toronto to Buffalobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171
15h 25m$98–160Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Uticatrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 23m$242–492Drive 545.7 mi
- Drive from Toronto Union Station to Bostoncar 545.7 mi
9h 39m$105–151Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
17h 35m$102–157
Lake Ontario to Boston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Ontario to Boston is to bus via Ithaca which costs $100 - $160 and takes 17h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Ontario to Boston is to drive which takes 9h 39m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Ontario to Boston. However, there are services departing from Bay St at Queens Quay West North Side - Ferry Docks Terminal and arriving at Boston via Toronto and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Ontario station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station and arriving at Boston via Toronto Union Station and Utica Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.
The distance between Lake Ontario and Boston is 578 miles. The road distance is 548.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Ontario to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 15h 25m to get from Lake Ontario to Boston, including transfers.
Lake Ontario to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Lake Ontario to Boston train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Lake Ontario to Boston is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 17h 23m.
What companies run services between Lake Ontario, ON, Canada and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bay St at Queens Quay West North Side - Ferry Docks Terminal to Boston via Bay St at Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, and Buffalo in around 15h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station to Boston via Union Station Streetcar Platform, Toronto Union Station, Utica, and Utica Amtrak Station in around 17h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $80–190
- Business
- $110–230
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $90–200
- Economy Plus
- $100–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Ontario to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Lake Ontario to Boston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Utica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Ontario to Boston is 549 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Lake Ontario to Boston.
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