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Palo Alto to Boston

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$459.82

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$549.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.50–$574.77

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.23–$370.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$332.09–$447.04
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$370.41–$510.91
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$332.09
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$319.32–$421.50

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$447.04
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$600.31
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$574.77

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$549.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.27–$638.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.36–$447.04
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$255.45–$549.22
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$293.77–$625.86
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$395.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.91–$498.13

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
14h 39m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$702.50

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.14–$702.50
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
22h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.18–$344.86
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$70.25

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.00–$16.60

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.60–$229.91

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.99–$383.18

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Millbrae to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.13–$15.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Indio Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
36h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$127.73–$766.36
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$459.82
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.60–$140.50

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.26–$76.64

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Indio
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.18–$140.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Boston is to fly which costs $130.43 - $304.35 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Boston is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Boston. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Boston via Millbrae, Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Boston?

The distance between Palo Alto and Boston is 4386 km. The road distance is 5047.8 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Boston without a car is to BART and train which takes 3 days 6h and costs $282.61 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Boston?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Palo Alto to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Boston train from?

Palo Alto to Boston train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Bus or fly from Palo Alto to Boston?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Boston is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $271.74 - $1304.35 and takes 3 days 9h.

What is the time difference between Palo Alto and Boston?

Boston is 3h ahead of Palo Alto. It is currently 22:59 in Palo Alto and 01:59 in Boston.

Where does the Palo Alto to Boston train arrive?

Palo Alto to Boston train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Boston is 5048 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Palo Alto to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1157+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $69.98 per night.
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