Boston to Montréal by ferry
Montréal lies 405 km (251 mi) north-west of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 405 km (251 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 12 h 16 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Boston | Montréal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 653,833 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Port | Port of Boston | Port of Montreal |
What changes when you arrive in Montréal
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book ferries from Boston to Montréal
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Staying in Montréal
Our booking partner lists 875 places to stay in Montréal. Of the 551 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (266), and 9 are five-star. Across 253 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 330,220 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Montréal
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Common questions
How far is Montréal from Boston?
405 km (251 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Boston; by road roughly 494 km (307 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Montréal by ferry?
About 12 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and Montréal?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Montréal?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Montréal?
Our booking partner lists 875 places to stay in Montréal, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.