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How to get fromRaleigh, NC to Bostonby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh, NC to Boston by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane RDU - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    7h 12m
    $72–354

  2. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC to New York, NYbus bus Augusta
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    16h 8m
    $121–184

  3. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    16h 33m
    $412–662

  4. Drive  698.5 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh, NC to Bostoncar car 698.5 mi
    12h 54m
    $128–185

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane RDU - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    7h 17m
    $90–440

  6. Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane RDU - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    8h 4m
    $124–478

  7. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RDU - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    9h 48m
    $250–654

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC to New York, NYbus bus Augusta
    2. Take the bus from NYC Downtown to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2611
    16h 17m
    $108–156

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    17h 25m
    $416–702

Raleigh, NC to Boston by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Raleigh, NC to Boston via New York, NY, Canal St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York in around 16h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Raleigh, NC to Boston via Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd, Cary Depot, Cary, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 16h 33m.

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