What is the distance between New Brunswick and Boston?

About 218 miles (352 km) separate New Brunswick and Boston.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Brunswick to Boston?

If you're headed to Boston from New Brunswick, chances are that your bus will leave from French Street and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Open Studios, Boston Public Library, Boston Fire Museum, Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park and Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Bus New Brunswick to Boston from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Brunswick to Boston on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	12h 20m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35pm	New Brunswick	7h 50m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	12h 50m	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Boston on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:35pm	New Brunswick	7h 50m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	12h 20m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	12h 50m	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Boston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	12h 50m	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35pm	New Brunswick	7h 50m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	12h 20m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Boston on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	12h 20m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35pm	New Brunswick	7h 50m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	12h 50m	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Boston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:35pm	New Brunswick	7h 50m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	12h 20m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	12h 50m	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Brunswick to Boston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 5 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

5h 39mAverage Duration

217 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $258	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $412	Average Duration5h 39m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Brunswick and Boston?

Stops in New Brunswick

A
French Street
24-34 French St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the distance between New Brunswick and Boston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Brunswick to Boston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

No data

11/19

$38

Today

$56

11/21

$69

11/22

$56

11/23

$44

11/24

$58

11/25

$56

The cheapest trip from New Brunswick to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $74 for a bus ticket from New Brunswick to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-23.