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San Jose 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
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63

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 Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76

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 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 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 Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$331.68–$459.25
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$574.06

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 Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,020.55
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$956.76

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 Monterey Regional Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76

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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$625.09
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 Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$586.82
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$829.20

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 Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$76.54
Train from Emeryville 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
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$12.12

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

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.41–$70.16

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81
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 Jose to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Boston is to fly which costs $130.43 - $326.09 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Boston is to Caltrain and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station 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 6h.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Boston. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Boston via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from San Jose to Boston?

The distance between San Jose and Boston is 4410 km. The road distance is 5049.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Boston without a car is to train which takes 3 days 5h and costs $271.74 - $1032.61 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from San Jose to Boston, including transfers.

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

San Jose to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Jose to Boston?

The best way to get from San Jose to Boston is to train which takes 3 days 5h and costs $271.74 - $1032.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $1413.04 and takes 3 days 6h, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $326.09 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the San Jose to Boston bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Jose and Boston?

Boston is 3h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 05:49 in San Jose and 08:49 in Boston.

Where does the San Jose to Boston train arrive?

San Jose to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Boston is 5049 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from San Jose to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose to Boston?

Book your San Jose to Boston train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

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