There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Loretto by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane BOS - JST
6h 28m$119–470Drive 490.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Lorettocar 490.2 mi
8h 50m$90–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 8m$266–1,042Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Ebensburgbus
14h 6m$107–160Ferry, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BOS - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 16m$170–542Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Ebensburgbus Greyhound US0400s
14h 46m$114–179
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Loretto is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Loretto is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Loretto. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Ebensburg via New York Midtown and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Loretto station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Boston and Loretto is 458 miles. The road distance is 493 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Loretto without a car is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs $260 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Boston to Loretto, including transfers.
Boston to Loretto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Loretto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Loretto is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs $260 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Harrisburg, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 14h 6m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Loretto, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Loretto via Newark Penn Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Loretto via New York Midtown, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Ebensburg in around 14h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $210–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Ebensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Ebensburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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
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Boston to Loretto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Boston to Loretto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Loretto is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Boston to Loretto.
There are 25+ hotels available in Loretto.