Montreal to Boston

[Marken]

We are doing a trip in the maritimes and are considering a cruise out of Boston. Flights are horribly expensive - anyone have suggestions for an inexpensive way to get from Montreal to Boston? Thanks

Marg

[WatchHill]

Rates with major carriers have always been very high on this route. Have you checked Porter Airlines? They show excellent rates between BOS and various Canadian cities. I flew with them last October - great rates and service.

 

Darcy

[GTJ]

When I last traveled between Montreal and Boston it was on Vermont Transit Lines. Today this company has been fully absorbed into Greyhound Lines, and it does provide for a reasonably-priced journey between the two cities. There are three daytime trips and one overnight trip daily. A 21-day advance purchase ticket midweek is $53 one-way; the most expensive ticket, a refundable last-minute holiday weekend ticket is $86.50. There may also be discounts when traveling with a companion. The schedule departing Montreal is 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 3:45 p.m., and 11:05 p.m., arriving in Boston at 4:40 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 10:55 p.m., and 6:40 a.m., respectively. When I did the trip time was at a premium, so I did the overnight trip, stretching out on the seats. If time were not an issue I would take a day trip and enjoy the scenery.

[DiTomCruisers]

We are doing a trip in the maritimes and are considering a cruise out of Boston. Flights are horribly expensive - anyone have suggestions for an inexpensive way to get from Montreal to Boston? Thanks

Marg

 

I think it's a 5 or 6 hour drive, if by car...

[Marken]

Thanks so much for all the suggestions - I had checked Greyhound and was amazed at how cheap it was. I think that will be our option as time is not a concern.

Thanks everyone

[jayoldschool]

Amtrak is an option as well...

[Keith1010]

A nice option is indeed the train.

 

Keith

[paul8]

Thanks so much for all the suggestions - I had checked Greyhound and was amazed at how cheap it was. I think that will be our option as time is not a concern.

Thanks everyone

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You can go by bus, probably your cheapest, it goes direct. Amtrak is also another possibility, as suggested, but it involves a change at Rennaisler (sp)

[GTJ]

.You can go by bus, probably your cheapest, it goes direct. Amtrak is also another possibility, as suggested, but it involves a change at Rennaisler (sp)

 

Not only does Amtrak require a connection at Albany-Rensselaer, but the time between trains is nearly 22 hours, so a hotel would likely be required, and the overall journey would take 36 hours (the overall schedule is depart Montreal daily at 9:30 a.m., arrives Boston the next day at 9:10 p.m.). A shorter trip could be made by train only by making a connection in New York City, but it still take nearly 24 hours.