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San Francisco 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:
$216.87–$497.52

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$892.98

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$535.79
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$459.25
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$408.22–$892.98

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$523.03
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
14h 39m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

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:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
22h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.25–$16.58

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:
$17.86–$242.38

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:
$24.24–$395.46

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$829.20
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$472.00
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$267.89
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.69–$82.92

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:
$6.38–$76.54

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Boston is to Caltrain and fly which costs $141.30 - $336.96 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Boston?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Boston is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Boston station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at South Station, Boston, MA via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Boston. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Boston via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Boston?

The distance between San Francisco and Boston is 4376 km. The road distance is 5002 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Boston without a car is to train which takes 3 days 4h and costs $271.74 - $978.26 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Boston?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from San Francisco to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Boston bus from?

San Francisco to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Boston train from?

San Francisco to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Boston?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Boston is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $978.26 and takes 3 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $228.26 - $1413.04 and takes 3 days 7h.

Where does the San Francisco to Boston bus arrive?

San Francisco to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Boston?

Boston is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 01:35 in San Francisco and 04:35 in Boston.

Where does the San Francisco to Boston train arrive?

San Francisco to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Boston is 5002 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from San Francisco to Boston.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Boston?

Book your San Francisco to Boston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $72.22 per night.
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