How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Montreal?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Montreal start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £96. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Montreal?

The average train journey time from Boston to Montreal is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 251 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 13h 30m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Montreal route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Montreal?

The earliest train from Boston to Montreal departs at 18:45. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Which is the best train operator from Boston to Montreal?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Montreal?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to Montreal?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Montreal?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Boston to Montreal from £71 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Boston to Montreal on 1 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	17h	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Cheapest
12:57	Back Bay Station	16h 53m	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Fastest
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Montreal on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	17h	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Cheapest
12:57	Back Bay Station	16h 53m	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Fastest
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Montreal on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	17h	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Cheapest
12:57	Back Bay Station	16h 53m	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Fastest
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Montreal on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	17h	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Cheapest
12:57	Back Bay Station	16h 53m	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Fastest
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Montreal on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	17h	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Cheapest
12:57	Back Bay Station	16h 53m	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Fastest
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Montreal on 6 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	17h	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Cheapest
12:57	Back Bay Station	16h 53m	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Fastest
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Montreal on 7 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	17h	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Cheapest
12:57	Back Bay Station	16h 53m	05:50	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	Fastest
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 1h	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Montreal

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Montreal. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

7h 50mAverage duration

251 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£41 - £201	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£75 - £302	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Boston, MA, US and Montreal?

Boston, MA, US

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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Montreal

A
Gare Centrale
895 Rue de la Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC H3B 4G1, Canada
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B
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
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C
Gare d'autocars de Montréal
1717 Rue Berri, Montréal, QC H2L 4E9, Canada
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,617 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

CA train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Montreal by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Montreal?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Montreal start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £96. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Montreal?
The average train journey time from Boston to Montreal is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 251 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 13h 30m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Montreal route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Montreal?
The earliest train from Boston to Montreal departs at 18:45. And the latest train departs at 19:01.
Which is the best train operator from Boston to Montreal?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Montreal?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to Montreal?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Montreal?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/11

£220

29/11

£291

Today

£332

01/12

£107

02/12

£83

03/12

£88

04/12

£83

05/12

£96

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Montreal was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £83

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Montreal as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £83 to £370 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Montreal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £83, which is on 2025-12-02.