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How to get fromSanta Monica to Bostonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Boston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane LAX - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    11h 43m
    $130–429

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2d 20h
    $804–1,904

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus
    3d 1h
    $492–807

  4. Drive  2,993.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Bostoncar car 2,993.7 mi
    2d
    $547–790

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    12h 23m
    $267–771

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    12h 31m
    $250–712

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3d
    $722–1,572

Santa Monica to Boston by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$804Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,650.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Boston via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 20h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Boston via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 3d 1h.

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