There are 6 ways to get from Montréal, QC to Boston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YUL - BOS
3h 58m$146–426Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0260
8h 21m$48–83Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 58m$113–258Drive 302.7 mi
- Drive from Montréal, QC to Bostoncar 302.7 mi
5h 30m$70–101Bus, drive to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, fly
- Take the bus from Montreal, PQ to Cornwall, ONbus
- Drive from Cornwall, ON to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)car
- Fly from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MSS - BOS
4h 26m$58–372Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YOW - BOS
6h 14m$183–721
Montréal, QC to Boston by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montréal, QC to Boston is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Montréal, QC to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $140 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Montréal, QC to Boston. However, there are services departing from Montreal and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Montréal, QC station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at Boston via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
The distance between Montréal, QC and Boston is 266 miles. The road distance is 304.4 miles.
The best way to get from Montréal, QC to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Montréal, QC to Boston, including transfers.
Montréal, QC to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montreal station.
Montréal, QC to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montréal, QC to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $140 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 21m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 13h 58m.
What companies run services between Montréal, QC, Canada and Boston, MA, USA?
Air Canada flies from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Montreal to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Montréal, QC to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Montréal, QC to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montréal, QC to Boston is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Montréal, QC to Boston.
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