Amtrak links Boston with Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago and Montr al in Canada, and offers a summer service from New York City to Cape Cod . With the new Acela high-speed train, travel time from Boston to New York is 3 hours. All times are based on nonstop driving at or below the applicable speed limits. Montr al is 8 hours 30 minutes. Fares are moderate and passengers can transfer easily between surface and underground transportation.
Suburban buses extend travel beyond the immediate city.
Car hire is available. Commuter trains operate to points north, northwest, south and west of Boston. Terms and Conditions apply.