Cheap bus tickets from Boston, MA to New York, NY

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to New York City on December 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
OurBusBus
Boston, MA
1 Av & E 39 StCheapest
FlixBusBus
Brookline
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Boston (South Station)
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBusBus
Boston (South Station)
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags
OurBusBus
Boston, MA
1 Av & E 39 StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

101bus per day
4h 35mAverage Duration
186 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$6 - $157Average Duration4h 35m
7kg CO₂e
Average Price$19 - $466Average Duration3h 55m
26kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to New York City start from $6. The average price for this route is around $39. 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 ride from Boston to New York City?

    The average bus trip duration from Boston to New York City is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 186 miles (299 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by Peter Pan.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 101 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 Boston to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from Boston to New York City at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

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

    A bus trip from Boston to New York City generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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

    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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to New York City?

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

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Boston to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Boston to New York City?

    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
11/30
$29
12/01
$47
Today
$20
12/03
$17
12/04
$16
12/05
$26
12/06
$16
12/07
$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to New York City was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $116 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Peter Pan, Greyhound 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to New York City?

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