There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane SLC - BOS
6h 1m$212–603Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane SLC - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
10h 6m$170–716Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
2d 9h$679–1,518Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
2d 10h$414–672Drive 2,359.9 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Bostoncar 2,359.9 mi
38h 13m$431–623
Salt Lake City to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Boston is to fly which costs $210 - $650 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Boston is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $210 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Boston. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Boston via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Boston. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Boston is 2119 miles. The road distance is 2373.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Boston without a car is to train which takes 2 days 9h and costs $650 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Salt Lake City to Boston, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Boston is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $210 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 9h, you could also bus, which costs $410 - $700 and takes 2 days 10h.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salt Lake City to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Manchester Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Manchester Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Salt Lake City to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Boston is 2h ahead of Salt Lake City. It is currently 5:03 AM in Salt Lake City and 7:03 AM in Boston.
Salt Lake City to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Boston is 2374 miles. It takes approximately 38h 13m to drive from Salt Lake City to Boston.
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