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San Mateo 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 Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Millbrae to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.12–$15.31

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 Redwood City Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19

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 Mateo to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Boston is to Caltrain and fly which costs $130.43 - $336.96 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Boston is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Boston station. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at South Station, Boston, MA via Redwood City Station, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Boston?

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

Is there a direct flight between San Mateo and Boston?

Yes, there are direct flights between San Mateo and Boston; these take 5h 30m and cost $108.70 - $326.09 .

How far is it from San Mateo to Boston?

The distance between San Mateo and Boston is 4363 km. The road distance is 5030.4 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Boston without a car is to BART and train which takes 3 days 5h and costs $282.61 - $978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from San Mateo to Boston, including transfers.

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

San Mateo to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Redwood City Station.

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

San Mateo to Boston train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Where does the San Mateo to Boston bus arrive?

San Mateo to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Mateo and Boston?

Boston is 3h ahead of San Mateo. It is currently 09:55 in San Mateo and 12:55 in Boston.

Where does the San Mateo to Boston train arrive?

San Mateo to Boston train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Boston is 5030 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from San Mateo to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

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