Bus from New York City to Boston, MA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Boston on 2 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
OurBusBus
11th Avenue @ West 36th St NE Corner.
Boston, MACheapest
OurBusBus
42nd St & 9th Ave
39 Dalton StFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Boston (South Station)No tags
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Boston (South Station)No tags
OurBusBus
Port Authority Bus Terminal
Boston, MANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

98bus per day
4h 40mAverage duration
188 milesDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£9 - £193Average duration4h 40m
8kg CO₂e
Average price£15 - £361Average duration4h 4m
26kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to Boston, MA, US

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Boston?

    The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to Boston start from £9. The average price for this route is around £30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from New York City to Boston?

    The average bus journey time from New York City to Boston is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 188 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Boston route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 98 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, OurBus, CoachRun.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Boston?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Boston at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Boston?

    A bus journey from New York City to Boston produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from New York City to Boston?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6332 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Boston?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to Boston?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Boston?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
29/11
£35
30/11
£73
Today
£21
02/12
£18
03/12
£14
04/12
£12
05/12
£12
06/12
£12
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Boston, MA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £138 for a bus ticket from New York City to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Peter Pan will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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