There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Jefferson by bus (Amtrak), train, taxi, car, ferry, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from South Station to Waldoboro, MEbus Boston
3h 59m$62–86Drive 171.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Jeffersoncar 171.4 mi
3h 21m$32–46Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
- Take the taxi from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Jeffersontaxi
4h 15m$209–291Ferry, fly to Augusta State Airport
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane BOS - AUG
3h 30m$149–205Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Waldoboro, MEbus Midcoast Maine to Bangor
3h 59m$68–90Ferry, fly to Rockland, taxi
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane BOS - RKD
- Take the taxi from Rockland (RKD) to Jeffersontaxi
3h 43m$199–270Ferry, fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, drive
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane BOS - BHB
- Drive from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Jeffersoncar
5h 1m$158–391
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Jefferson is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Jefferson is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Jefferson. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Waldoboro, ME via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Boston and Jefferson is 179 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Jefferson without a car is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 3h 59m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Boston to Jefferson, including transfers.
Boston to Jefferson bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from South Station.
Boston to Jefferson bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Waldoboro, ME station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Jefferson is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Boston to Jefferson.
There are 34+ hotels available in Jefferson.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Jefferson, ME, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from South Station to Waldoboro, ME once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Augusta State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rockland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–180
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Station to Waldoboro, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston South Buses to Waldoboro, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $65–170
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