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

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Boston on January 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
OurBusBus
42nd St & 9th Ave
39 Dalton StCheapest
FlixBusBus
Queens (Flushing)
Boston (South Station)Fastest
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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
GW Bridge
Boston (South Station)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

95bus per day
4h 40mAverage Duration
181 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$6 - $178Average Duration4h 40m
7kg CO₂e
Average Price$19 - $466Average Duration4h 4m
26kg CO₂e

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Boston start from $6. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 New York City to Boston?

    The average bus trip duration from New York City to Boston is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 181 miles (291 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 95 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 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from New York City to Boston 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 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 6381 reviews.

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

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

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

    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 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 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Jan 5, 2026 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $86 for a bus ticket from New York City to Boston, MA, US based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2026-01-05.

Usually 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 New York City to Boston, MA, US?

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