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

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Next departures for New York City to Boston on December 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CoachRunBus
    201 West x 37th Street
    177 Huntington AvenueCheapest
    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.

    99bus per day
    4h 40mAverage Duration
    181 milesDistance
    7kgCO₂ emissions
    Average Price$6 - $357Average 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 15m and is operated by OurBus.

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

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 99 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 6332 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 3.6.

    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 4.8 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
    12/03
    $38
    12/04
    $39
    Today
    $23
    12/06
    $15
    12/07
    $18
    12/08
    $16
    12/09
    $17
    12/10
    $17
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $15

    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 $15 to $74 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 $15 which is on 2025-12-06.

    Usually Greyhound, 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.

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

    busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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