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How to get fromSan Diego to Bostonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Boston Logan Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SAN - BOS
    5h 30m
    $170–400

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,063–2,267

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3d 3h
    $534–1,028

  4. Drive 2,946.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Bostoncar car 2,946.5 mi
    2d 1h
    $538–777

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane SAN - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    9h 30m
    $206–756

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    2d 21h
    $906–1,851

San Diego to Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,063Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,582.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Boston via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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