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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Diego to Boston

Composite routes from San Diego to Boston

Cheapest
2 d 21 min
Car
4865 km.
from $267
Other
2 d 21 h 5 min
4149 km.
from $758.51
2 d 22 h 5 min
4148 km.
from $845.91
10 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
4150 km.
from $392.74
10 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
4150 km.
from $469.03
12 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
4150 km.
from $538.60
3 d 1 h 13 min
Bus, Train
4150 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$1,020.55
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Hyannis
Ave. Duration:
9h 54m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$956.76
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$413.04

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$1,403.25
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$1,084.33
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Hyannis
Ave. Duration:
10h 18m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,403.25
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$467.39

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$472.00
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$446.49
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$315.22

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$1,020.55
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$1,403.25

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$637.84
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$599.57
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$829.20
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$423.91

Cape Air

Website:
capeair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Hyannis
Ave. Duration:
9h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$548.54–$829.20

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
42h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
22h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$86.96

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
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.22–$14.13

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
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$206.52

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
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$336.96

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
30h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$121.19–$701.63
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
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.08–$76.54

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
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
Bus from Barnstable Airport, Hyannis, MA to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.38–$34.44

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Email:
pr@ourbus.com
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$54.35

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Boston is to fly which costs $108.70 - $423.91 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Boston is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Boston. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Boston via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from San Diego to Boston?

The distance between San Diego and Boston is 4173 km. The road distance is 4863.4 km.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Boston without a car is to train which takes 2 days 21h and costs $271.74 - $978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from San Diego to Boston, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Boston?

The best way to get from San Diego to Boston is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $978.26 and takes 2 days 21h, you could also bus, which costs $195.65 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 22h.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Boston?

Boston is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 21:38 in San Diego and 00:38 in Boston.

Where does the San Diego to Boston train arrive?

San Diego to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Boston is 4863 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from San Diego to Boston.

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

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

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