Montréal to Boston by ferry
Boston lies 405 km (251 mi) south-east of Montréal, 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.
| Montréal | Boston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.8 million | 653,833 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Port | Port of Montreal | Port of Boston |
What changes when you arrive in Boston
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book ferries from Montréal to Boston
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Staying in Boston
Our booking partner lists 386 places to stay in Boston. Of the 300 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (151), and 17 are five-star. Across 149 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 236,402 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Boston
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Common questions
How far is Boston from Montréal?
405 km (251 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Montréal; by road roughly 494 km (307 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Boston 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 Montréal and Boston?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Boston?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Boston?
Our booking partner lists 386 places to stay in Boston, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.